Question : CONSTRUCTION OF GODOWNS IN ANDHRA PRADESH



(a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested for allocation of Rs. 125 crore subsidy for construction of godowns for foodgrains; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Union Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI ASHOK PRADHAN )

(a)&(b): No, Sir. Government of Andhra Pradesh had requested for financial assistance of Rs.360 lakhs for construction of 36 godowns under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme `construction of godowns` with a total capacity of 18000 MTs during financial year 2001-2002. The request of the State Government could not be considered since the proposal submitted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh was not as per guidelines by the Scheme.