1992 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, Ms. Nidhi Khare, who is the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, said during discussions with representatives from the pulses industry ahead of the implementation of online stock monitoring starting April 15, 2024, that strict actions will be taken against individuals engaged in forward trading of pulses, in accordance with the Essential Commodities Act.
The industry’s feedback and market intelligence regarding stock levels among different market participants have been compiled for additional scrutiny.
She also discussed with the Indian Mission in Yangon on issues relating to pulses imports from Myanmar such as import prices in the wake of the revised exchange rates and stocks held by importers in Myanmar.
