Question : Distribution of Pulses

(a) whether the Government is considering to distribute pulses to the families living Below Poverty Line under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in view of the spurt in their prices;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time till which it is proposed to be implemented indicating the quantum of pulses allocated and distributed, State-wise; and
(c) the manner in which the Government proposes to meet the demand under the PDS in view of reduction in production of pulses due to untimely rain and drought?

Answer given by the minister

(a) : No, Madam.

(b) & (c) : Does not arise.

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