The government has claimed that the prices of tur and urad pulses have remained stable or even softened over the past three months.

This stability in prices is attributed to various efforts made by the government, including regular meetings with the Retailers Association of India to encourage retailers to maintain reasonable price margins.

The government has also been actively intervening in the retail market by releasing pulses from its buffer stock under the "Bharat Brand Dal" at affordable prices.

In addition to this, the government has taken measures such as the sale of onions at Rs. 35 per kilogram, ensuring the availability of essential items like rice, flour, and pulses in the market.

To further control prices, the import of tur, urad, and other pulses has been made duty-free until March 31, 2023. The import of gram and yellow peas is also being carried out without duties. Government agencies like NCCF and NAFED are helping provide pulses at subsidized rates.

Furthermore, the government has been actively procuring pulses from farmers through the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) schemes, with 10.66 lakh farmers registered under these programs by November 22, 2024.

The arrival of Kharif pulses such as moong, urad, and tur is expected to increase the domestic supply, and the sowing of Rabi season pulses is ongoing. This could lead to a further softening of tur prices in the near future.