New Delhi [India], The government is going to launch an online portal from April 15 to monitor the availability of pulses stock. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, importers and traders of pulses have been directed to accurately declare the stock of pulses, including imported yellow peas, every week. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, held several meetings with stakeholders in the pulses industry to review the availability of pulses and discuss import-related issues. Inputs received from market intelligence sources were also discussed during the meeting. Stock positions held by various market players.The government ensures that strict action will be taken against futures trading of pulses. It said the issues of import of pulses from Myanmar were also discussed during the meeting. The Indian Mission briefed about the operation of the Rupee Kyat Settlement Mechanism, which aims to streamline trade transactions and increase efficiency. Under this mechanism, merchants are encouraged to use the Rupee/Kyat direct payment system through Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) through Punja. National Bank, thereby reducing the costs associated with currency conversion and eliminating complexities related to exchange rates.During the meeting, States and Union Territories have been urged to enforce weekly stock disclosure by all stockholding entities and verify the declared stocks accordingly. Earlier on Thursday, states and Union Territories were also apprised of the need for increased vigilance on stock position and price trends in respect of pulses to prevent hoarding and market manipulation. India is a large consumer and producer of pulses and it meets a part of its consumption requirements through imports. Gram, lentils, urad, chickpea and pigeon pea are mainly consumed in India.