<h1>Government Pledges to Tackle Inflation in 2013-14 Budget; Focus on Food Supply, Oilseeds, and Pulses.</h1> The Finance Minister announced that the government is committed to combating inflation, which poses a challenge to economic growth. Presenting the 2013-14 General Budget, he highlighted that some inflation is imported, while supply-demand mismatches, particularly in oilseeds and pulses, contribute to rising prices. He emphasized the need to address inflation on multiple fronts. Recent government efforts have reduced headline WPI inflation to around 7.0% and core inflation to 4.2%. However, food inflation remains a concern, prompting the government to enhance supply to meet increasing demand for food items.