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India's Record Pulses Buffer Shields Against El Nino Impact

India's government has amassed a record pulses buffer of 43 lakh tonnes to counter potential supply disruptions from an anticipated El Nino. This strategic reserve aims to stabilize prices and ensure food security.

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iGEN Editorial

June 4, 2026

India's Record Pulses Buffer Shields Against El Nino Impact

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The government's record pulses buffer of 43 lakh tonnes will serve as a strategic cushion against any supply disruption or price flare-up triggered by a likely El Nino weather phenomenon, a top government official said on Thursday. "We don't have to dispose it of now. If there is an El Nino effect and it impacts kharif sowing, this buffer stock of pulses will be used," Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare told PTI on the sidelines of a FICCI event. The current buffer stock of pulses is more than double the 18 lakh tonnes held in May 2025, and significantly higher than the 21 lakh tonnes reco

Source Coverage

Source	Headline	Published At
AGRI_TIO	Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says government official	2026-06-04 00:00:00+00:00
WIRED – Top Stories	Watch Duty Is Adding Flood Alerts to Its Wildfire App	2026-06-08 00:00:00+00:00

Timeline

2026-06-04 00:00:00+00:00: Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says government official (via AGRI_TIO)
2026-06-08 00:00:00+00:00: Watch Duty Is Adding Flood Alerts to Its Wildfire App (via WIRED – Top Stories)

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