"Bharat Dal Scheme Under Scrutiny in Sikkim"
Sikkim’s farmers and consumers are voicing concerns as subsidized pulses under the Bharat Dal Utpadan Swava-lamban Abhiyan appear to be missing before they reach the state. Although the Central Government asserts that the scheme—launched in July 2023—covers all states including Sikkim, local stakeholders report that pulses such as Moong Dal, Moong Sabut, Masur Dal, and Chana Dal have not been delivered as promised.
Rajya Sabha MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha has raised the issue, questioning the discrepancy between the government’s claims and the ground reality. The absence of subsidized pulses has left farmers puzzled and consumers anxious about the availability and pricing of essential dal varieties.
Officials are yet to provide a detailed explanation for the missing consignments.
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