Government will import an additional quantity of 2000 tonnes of Tur and 1000 tonnes of Urad dal. The tender in this regard will be floated by MMTC immediately. This was decided during a high level meeting on availability of pulses chaired by Cabinet Secretary in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>The Cabinet Secretary also reviewed the imposition of stock limits and the enforcement measures taken by States. He directed that all the 400 outlets of Kendriya Bhandar and Safal in Delhi should start distributing imported Tur dal immediately. <br/><br/>Over 100 Kendriya Bhandar and Safal outlets have already commenced distribution of imported Tur dal in Delhi at 120 rupees per kilo. <br/><br/>The Cabinet Secretary informed the State Governments of the decision to create a buffer stock of pulses through procurement and directed that all State Governments should be ready with their preparatory work for procurement in the ensuing Khariff season starting from November, 2015.