(a) whether the Government have fixed any quota for export of wheat for 2001-2002;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the countries to whom wheat is likely to be exported;
(d) the rate fixed for export of wheat; and
(e) the earning likely to be achieved as a result thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SRIRAM CHAUHAN )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) It has been decided to export 50 lakh MTs of wheat, to begin with, from the Central
Pool.
(c) Wheat will be exported in the international market.
(d) Wheat will be made available by FCI for exports through the designated Agencies
@ Rs.4300/- per tonne. After 31.5.2001, the price will be determined by the process of open
tendering by FCI.
(e) The earnings will depend on the volumes and prices at which wheat is exported.