The Department of Consumer Affairs that maintains buffer stock of Pulses for the Union Government under the Price Stabilisation Mechanism has offered approximately 8.5 Lakh Metric Ton of Pulses to State Governments at average market rates. The decision in this regard was informed during a meeting chaired by the Secretary Consumer Affairs, Shri Avinash Srivastava to review prices and availability of Pulses across the nation. The purpose is to ensure an increased overall availability of Pulses in the market across India and also to ensure that prices remain stable. The break-up of this 8.5 LMT is as follows:

Pulses	Stock offered
Tur	3.2 LMT
Urad	2 LMT
Chana	1.2 LMT
Moong	1.5 LMT
Masoor	57,000 MT
Total	8.47 LMT

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