(a) whether the subsidy on the export of wheat and rice has increased considerably since the year 2001-02; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise?
(a) whether the subsidy on the export of wheat and rice has increased considerably since the year 2001-02; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise?
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): The subsidy released for export of wheat and rice increased from Rs. 1368.37 crores in 2001-02 to Rs. 3621.26 crores in 2003-04. The year-wise details for the last three years are as under.
2001-02 Rs. 1368.37 crores 2002-03 Rs. 5742.69 crores 2003-04 Rs. 3621.26 crores