1.16 lakh tonnes seized pulses offloaded: Govt
Around 1.16 lakh tonnes of nearly 1.27 lakh tonnes of pulses seized from hoarders have been offloaded in the open market so far to boost supply and contain rising prices, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday. A total of 14,482 raids were conducted in 14 states and Union Territories, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said.