(a) whether Khardaha depot of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has been lying closed for the last one year;
(b) if so, whether a huge amount is being wasted in payment of rent, salaries of employees, etc.; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to prevent such wastages?
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): Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): Orders have been issued for de-hiring of the godown. Further arrangement is being made to shift the staff and labourers for other gainful engagement.