(a) whether Food Corporation of India is paying higher rent to State Warehousing Corporation
of Maharashtra for storing foodgrains in its Godown particularly at Nanded;
(b) if so, the extent of losses caused to the Food Corporation of India as a result thereof;
and
(c) whether responsibilities have been fixed in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and action taken against the officers held responsible?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH)
(a): No, Sir. The Food Corporation of India is paying charges for storage of foodgrains to
the State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs) godowns including godown at Nanded at par with the
rate applicable for the storage of foodgrains in Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) godowns.
(b), (c) & (d): Questions do not arise.