(a) whether the Government has failed to supply adequate quantity of foodgrains to various States including Gujarat within the stipulated time;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains to the States on time?
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): No Sir. The Government of India has fixed a norm of two months` stocking of foodgrains for every State to meet the requirement of foodgrains of the States, including Gujarat.
(b) & (c): A movement plan based on the anticipated requirement of foodgrains of the States is prepared on a monthly basis. Coordination meetings are held frequently between the FCI, Railways and the State Governments to ensure adequate supply of foodgrains to the States, as per their requirement.