(a) whether the Government proposes to increase or has increased the price of foodgrains
distributed to the Above Poverty Line (APL) and Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories under the
Public Distribution System (PDS);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the expenditure incurred
on the procurement, handling and transportation of the said items;
(c) whether any discussions/consultations were held with the States in this regard;
(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(e) whether the Government has assessed the impact of the said hike on the prices of
foodgrains in the open market; and
(f) if so, the details and the outcome thereof and the corrective steps taken in this regard?