The Indian government is collaborating with farmers in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh to sow kharif pulses like tur, urad, and moong before sowing for the season starts. The aim is to increase pulse cultivation and reduce import dependence. The government has not set a production target yet. The National Co-operative Consumers Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) has been appointed as the chief nodal agency for the programme.
The Bharat brand scheme aims to stabilise prices for consumers and ensure fair compensation to farmers. However, its impact will be limited due to State laws
Last year in July, the Union Government launched a Scheme of selling chana dal at a subsidised rate under the Bharat brand call it Bharat
Government pushes Bharat brand staples to curb food inflation, targeting consumers ineligible for free foodgrains. Quality control measures planned. Bharat products cheaper and sold directly to consumers, including through ecommerce and retail stores.
Onion is bringing tears to the eyes of citizens as the rates in the retail market have reached Rs 80 per kg. Prices have doubled in a week.
To provide relief from this inflation, the National Co-operative Consumer Federation of India (NCCF) is now selling onions in vehicles at Rs 25 per