(a) whether the scheme for supply of foodgrains to hostels and welfare institutions is being implemented in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details of allocation and off-take under the said scheme in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years, year-wise;
(c) whether the off-take of foodgrains in the State has been very low vis-a-vis its allocation during the said period; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH)
(a)&(b): Yes Sir. There is a scheme called Supply of food grains to hostels and welfare Institutions and is being implemented in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The allocation and off take of food grains to Andhra Pradesh under this Scheme during the last three years are as under:
(in tons) Year Allocation Offtake
2004-05 63600 13984 2005-06 60764 16278 2006-07 65802 32416