(a) the details regarding the total quantum of foodgrains including Rice, Paddy, Wheat procured by Food Corporation
of India and the State Governments separately during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise; and
(b) the comparative figures of the expenditure incurred by F.C.I. vis-a-vis the State Governments per Metric Tonne
for the above said procurement?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH)
(a): A statement giving procurement of rice, paddy and wheat by FCI and State Governments separately during Kharif
Marketing Season 2003-04 to 2006-07 and Rabi Marketing Season 2004-05 to 2006-07 State-wise and year-wise is at
Annexure-I.
(b): A statement giving the comparative figures of economic cost of wheat and rice in FCI and States undertaking
the Decentralised Scheme for last three marketing Seasons is at Annexure-II.