Question : OBJECTIONS ON RELEASE OF RICE TO A.P.



(a) whether his ministry is raising objections on the release on 5 lakh tons rice to Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)


(a) to (c): 5 lakh MTs of rice have been allocated to Andhra Pradesh under the special component of Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana which earmarks separate provisions for areas affected by Natural Calamities.