The Delhi government on Tuesday warned the city’s traders against hoarding pulses and asked the same to furnish details of their warehouses along with stock position of pulses, a statement said.
The advisory was issued following a meeting between Food and Supplies Minister Asim Ahmed Khan and the trade representatives.
“All trade associations were advised to cooperate with the state government in ensuring that pulses, which are essential sources of protein for the deprived sections of society, are available across the national Capital at reasonable prices. All the concerned were warned against indulging in hoarding or speculative activities,” the statement added.
As a first step, all wholesalers in Delhi will be required to furnish details of their warehouses along with stock position of pulses while the Food and Civil Supply department has been directed to take measures to prevent hoarding. The government is also actively considering market intervention by creating buffer stock for pulses.