Question : STORAGE SPACE WITH FCI

(a) the number of godowns with FCI in each State/U.T. both covered and uncovered, separately;

(b) the exact quantity and value of Foodgrains lying in the open with FCI at present, foodgrain-wise;

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to cover the open godowns by FCI to stop further rotting of the foodgrains;

(d) whether any monitoring agency is available to check the rotting of foodgrain with FCI; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) The information is given in Annexure-A.

(b) The exact quantity and value of foodgrains lying in the CAP storage with FCI as on 31-1-2001 is as under:-

Quantity in Lakh Tonnes Value in Rs. Crores

Commodity	Qty.	Value
Wheat	39.78	2798.96
Rice (Paddy in terms of Rice)	14.27	1420.58

(c), (d) & (e): The stocks of foodgrains with FCI are preserved on scientific lines to prevent damage. The following steps are also taken to preserve foodgrains:-

(i) Foodgrains are stored in rodent and damp proof godowns.

(ii) Pest control measures are undertaken regularly.

(iii) Qualified and technically trained staff is deployed for conducting periodical inspection for proper upkeep of foodgrains.

(iv) To avoid damage in transit, the foodgrains are moved in covered wagons, as far as possible. When moved in open wagons, the same are covered with tarpauline etc.

(v) They are subjected to prophylatic and curative treatments also.

(vi) In CAP storage, the stocks are stored in wooden crates and covered with low density black polythene covers (LDPE) which are water proof. These are tied with nylon ropes to prevent damage by ballooning of covers during high velocity winds.

ANNEXURE-A

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1253 FOR ANSWER IN THE LOK SABHA ON 2.3. 2001

STATEMENT SHOWING THE STATE-WISE NO. OF GODOWNS WITH FCI AS ON 31-12-2000

STATE /U.T.	COVERED	CAP (OPEN)	GRAND TOTAL	OWNED	HIRED	TOTAL	OWNED	HIRED	TOTAL
BIHAR	20	32	52	3	3	55
ORISSA	22	31	53	53
WEST BENGAL	26	26	52	52
SIKKIM	1	1	2	2
ASSAM	18	24	42	42
ARUNACHAL PRADESH	4	4	4
MEGHALAYA	2	3	5	5
MANIPUR	2	2	4	4
MIZORAM	4	1	5	5
NAGALAND	4	2	6	6
TRIPURA	2	5	7	7
DELHI	7	1	8	4	4	12
HARYANA	37	97	134	24	5	29	163
HIMACHAL PRADESH	4	12	16	16
JAMMU AND KASHMIR	11	6	17	17
PUNJAB	111	265	376	89	109	198	574
CHANDIGARH	4	9	13	4	5	9	22
RAJASTHAN	35	38	73	14	14	28	101
UTTAR PRADESH	56	98	154	31	5	36	190
ANDHRA PRADESH	35	169	204	11	1	12	216
KERALA	22	2	24	6	6	30
KARNATAKA	16	59	75	12	4	16	91
TAMIL NADU	16	20	36	10	10	46
PONDICHERY	3	3	2	1	3	6
GUJARAT	15	22	37	13	8	21	58
MAHARASHTRA	17	46	63	10	2	12	75
GOA	1	1	1
MADHYA PRADESH	41	86	127	16	7	23	150
Grand Total	536	1057	1593	249	161	410	2003

(All India)

Question : STORAGE SPACE WITH FCI

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