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The Dollar Business Bureau India and Mozambique have agreed on a long term deal for assured supply of lentils to control the surging pulses prices in the Indian market. Last week, Indian delegations visited Mozambique and Myanmar to take a look at arrangements for assured supply of lentils, especially tur, on a long term basis.  "The delegation is back with long term solution in sight. The final draft is awaiting response of the Mozambique government. The Government of India is expecting a positive response as soon as possible," Consumer Affairs Secretary Hem Pande said.  The supply of pulses from these two countries may improve the availability of pulses in the domestic market once the long-term contract is signed. "We want long-term arrangement of assured supply with both ...

 The Dollar Business Bureau In a move to address consumers’ concerns and protect their interests, the government will soon clear amendment bills of Consumers Protection Act and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act. The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Ram Vilas Paswan, said that the bills are currently lying with the cabinet. The government has plans to form the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) which will have investigative and regulatory powers to deal with cases related to consumer rights. “The CPA will have investigative as well as powers to frame rules and will look into the matter of protecting consumer interests, while consumer courts will take care of individual grievances,” said the minister, according to reports. The CPA will also be ...