Govt decides to release Tur from national buffer in calibrated, targeted manner in market

The government has decided to release Tur from the national buffer in a calibrated and targeted manner till imported stocks arrive in the Indian market. The move is aimed at augmenting the availability of Tur Dal to consumers at affordable prices. The Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry have directed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation and National Cooperative Consumers Federation to dispose of Tur through online auction among eligible millers to augment th...