What is the dual purpose of the Government's introduction of "Bharat Dal" at subsidized rates of Rs.60 per kg and Rs.55 per kg for 1 kg and 30 kg packs respectively?
Explanation: The Government launched the sale of chana dal in retail packs under the brand name of Bharat Dal at highly subsidized rates of Rs.60 per kg for 1 kg pack and Rs.55 per kg for 30 kg pack in order to make pulses available to consumers at affordable prices. Bharat Dal is being distributed through retail outlets of NAFED, NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar and Safal. The chana dal, under this arrangement, is also made available to state governments for supplies under their welfare schemes, police, jails, and also for distribution through the retail outlets of state government-controlled cooperatives and corporations
