The Centre has offered 8.5 Lakh Metric Ton of Pulses from the central buffer to State Governments at average market rates.<br />'' <br />'' The purpose of this move is to ensure increased availability of Pulses in the market and maintaining price stability across the country.<br />'' <br />'' The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Consumer Affairs Secretary Avinash Srivastava to review prices and availability of Pulses.<br />''