Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II retail launched in Delhi-NCR at ₹70 per kg
On 23 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched retail sale of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR by flagging off mobile vans, with chana dal at ₹70 per kg and whole chana at ₹58 per kg.
Summary
On 23 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi launched retail sale of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar. In Phase-II, 3 lakh tonnes of chana from the price stabilisation buffer are being converted into chana dal and whole chana for sale at ₹70 and ₹58 per kg. The Bharat brand also covers moong dal at ₹107 per kg, whole moong at ₹93 and masur dal at ₹89 per kg.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 Oct 2024
- Place
- Delhi-NCR
- Launched by
- Pralhad Joshi
- Chana dal
- ₹70/kg
- Whole chana
- ₹58/kg
- Stock
- 3 lakh tonnes from price stabilisation buffer
- Agencies
- NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar
- Other Bharat dals
- Moong dal ₹107, whole moong ₹93, masur dal ₹89 per kg
Practice MCQs 3 questions
At what MRP is chana dal sold under Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II, launched in Delhi-NCR on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹70 per kg
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: chana dal at MRP Rs.70 per kg and chana whole at Rs.58 per kg.
How much chana from the price stabilisation buffer is being converted for retail under Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II (23 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 3 lakh tonnes
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: in Phase-II, 3 lakh tons of chana stock from the price stabilisation buffer is being converted to chana dal and chana whole.
Under the Bharat brand (PIB, 23 October 2024), at what price per kg is Bharat Moong Dal retailed?
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Correct answer: A — ₹107
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Bharat Moong Dal is retailed at Rs.107 per kg, Bharat Moong Sabut at Rs.93 per kg and Bharat Masur Dal at Rs.89 per kg.