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The GR also said the Rs 10,000 loan would be given only to those who want to sow crops for the Kharif season.

Govt estimates kharif crop output at 140.57 MT in 2019-20

Foodgrains production stood at 141.71 million tonnes (MT) in the kharif season of the 2018-19 crop year (July-June).

23 Sept 2019 4:48 PM IST

While the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rose from 4.23 per cent in April to a six-month high of 6.3 per cent, food inflation soared from 1.96 per cent to 5.01 per cent in May. (Representational Photo:AP)

Retail inflation hits 6-month high of 6.3 pc in May on costlier food,...

Wholesale price-based inflation too accelerated to a record 12.94 per cent in May

14 Jun 2021 11:55 PM IST

Potatoes. (Photo: Representational Image)

Eating potatoes helps you lose weight faster

According to researchers, the foods fill dieters up quicker so they have fewer cravings for snacks and junk food and end...

10 May 2018 11:10 AM IST

The Centre has disposed of around 7 lakh tonne of pulses so far from a buffer stock of 20.50 lakh tonne.

Govt disposes of 7 lakh tonne pulses from buffer stock

The government, for the first time, in October 2015 decided to create a buffer stock of pulses.

30 March 2018 2:43 PM IST

Pulses contain components that inhibit enzymes involved in absorption of glucose, and fibre contained in these foods can encourage the production of short-chain fatty acids, which can also help to reduce blood glucose levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should include lentils in your diet

Swapping half a portion of starchy dishes for lentils can significantly improve body's response to carbohydrates.

20 Jun 2018 8:36 AM IST

BJP hails Centre's discount on pulses

The saffron party said the decision would directly benefit the poor and would strengthen the public distribution system...

11 Aug 2018 12:57 AM IST

The Centre has disposed of around 7 lakh tonne of pulses so far from a buffer stock of 20.50 lakh tonne.

Govt to provide Rs 15 per kg discount on pulses for poor

Government will spend Rs 5,237 crore for implementation of this scheme.

9 Aug 2018 6:41 PM IST

Rice has around 1020 times more arsenic than other cereal crops as rice is cultivated in flooded conditions.

Kharif crop sowing contracts for 2nd straight week: report

So far this season 95.8 per cent of the full-season area has been cultivated -- largely similar to that of last year.

28 Aug 2017 5:21 PM IST

The government has approved domestic procurement of 10 lakh tonnes of pulses, comprising 5 lakh tonnes each in kharif and rabi marketing seasons.

Govt buys 6.38 lakh tonnes of pulses for buffer stock

The govt is targeting a record 20.75 million tonnes of pulses output in the ongoing 2016-17 crop year.

25 Nov 2016 5:11 PM IST

Pulses production is estimated to increase to more than 20 million tonnes in 2016-17.

Two million tonne pulses for buffer stock plan by government

India imported nearly six million tonne pulses last fiscal to meet the domestic demand.

18 Nov 2016 4:29 PM IST

The government has approved domestic procurement of 10 lakh tonnes of pulses, comprising 5 lakh tonnes each in kharif and rabi marketing seasons.

Paddy sowing area up 6 per cent; pulses rises 23 per cent in kharif...

Total sown area as on July 7, 2017, as per reports received from states, stands at 404.27 lakh hectare.

7 July 2017 8:14 PM IST

Local prices for oilseeds have plunged around 40 per cent in the last six months, while pulses have dropped by nearly a third.

Bumper crop of pulses expected, still short of demand

Govt says country will take two to three years to become self-sufficient in production of pulses.

24 March 2017 6:23 PM IST