(a) whether the prices of essential commodities including foodgrains, pulses, edible oil,
vegetables, milk etc. are on the rise despite the remedial steps taken by the Government,
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has formulated any fresh scheme/action plan to improve availability
and control the prices of essential commodities;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
(e) whether steps are being taken to strengthen the Price Monitoring Cell and vest it with
more powers to control price rise; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?