(a) whether there is any restriction to set up large Milk and Milk processing units in the private sector;
(b) if so, the reasons therefore;
(c) whether there is any proposal to lift licensing and capacity restrictions for corporates;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) the time by which the said restrictions are likely to be lifted; and
(f) the extent to which the dairy sector is likely to be benefited as a result thereof?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ( SHRI AJIT SINGH )
(a) to (f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND APRIL, 2002.
(a): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise.
(c) & (d): There is only the requirement of registration, under the Milk and Milk Product Order (MMPO), 1992, from the food safety point of view.
(e): Does not arise.
(f): Small milk producers will be benefited through competition between the Dairy Plant owners of that particular area.