Centre Imposes Stock Restrictions On Pulses To Prevent Hoarding

The Centre on July 2 imposed stock restrictions on all pulses excluding moong, held by wholesalers, retailers, importers, and millers until October to prevent hoarding and inflation of prices. The stock limitations were brought into effect immediately. The Union Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry has issued a directive in this regard. Besides, the ministry has developed a web portal to keep a check on the unprecedented practice of hoarding.