Stock disclosure of pulses mandatory from April 15

TO CURB HOARDING and the spike in prices of pulses, the government on Tuesday said that traders, importers, millers and stocks would have to declare the stocks of these items from April 15.

- SANDIP DAS

It suspects a substantial quantity of imported pulses are lying in customs warehouses.

The department of consumer affairs has called a series of meetings with states, traders and importers to assess real time stock position of essential commodities.

In addition, the department is assessing the reasons behind the delay in arrivals of pulses in the market following imports.

"Not a matter of concern now.

Still, we are vigilant. We are keeping a close watch on availability and prices of chana (bengal gram) and all other pulses so that farmers and consumers do not suffer," Nidhi Khare, secretary, consumer affairs, said in a briefing.