(a) whether distress sale of paddy and wheat has been reported from some States;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has issued any directive to increase procurement of paddy and wheat in such States; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): No, Madam. There have been no reports of distress sale of paddy and wheat by any State
Government.
(b),(c)&(d): Do not arise.