Central government engaged in filling food reserves, emphasis on pulses purchase; approval for gram purchase also

In view of the shortage of oilseeds, 28.28 lakh tonnes of mustard will also be purchased. The total approved quantity of lentils is 9.40 lakh tonnes. The government has ensured the use of NAFED and NCCF portals to simplify the registration and process of farmers. The Agriculture Minister said that to enrich the pulse reserves, gram purchase has also been approved during the Rabi season.

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