India, March 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
To make dals available to consumers at affordable prices, Bharat Dal was launched in July, 2023 by converting Chana stock in the PSF into Chana dal for retail disposal. The Bharat Chana Dal was made available to consumers at subsidized rates of Rs.60 per kg for 1 kg pack and Rs.55 per kg for 30 kg pack. 12.32 lakh MT of Bharat Chana Dal has been sold to retail consumers in Phase- I of Bharat Chana Dal. Distribution of bharat chana dal was made through 25023 Stationary outlets and mobile vans in 1732 cities across the country by Bharat dal implementing agencies.
Further, additional quantity of 3 LMT has been allocated for retail distribution under Bharat (Chana) ...