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.
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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.