Centre asks states and UTs to monitor trader stocks as tur prices rise

In the initial stages, tur sowing dropped due to delayed onset of monsoon over the major-growing states

With tur (arhar) sowing down by almost 11.6 per cent this kharif season, the Centre on Friday asked states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure that stockists and traders disclose quantities of tur dal held by them. The output was down owing to the late onset of monsoon in major-growing states followed by excess rainfall in August, hurting crop prospects.

Sources said traders may be asked to disclose stocks held by them in a centralised portal to ensure smooth monitoring of inventory. They also said the move — which is meant to control a surge in prices during the festival