CEA panel sows the seeds of a 'pulses revolution'

The CEA listed a series of measures, some to be implemented immediately and others in the medium term -

• Increase MSP for tur, urad, gram; direct CACP to review MSP formula.
• Eliminate export ban on pulses and stock limits.
• Put government agencies on high gear to procure kharif pulses at the announced MSP.
• Review ESMA and future trading.
• Promote development of GM technologies.
• Encourage states to delist pulses from their agricultural produce market committees (APMCs).