Question : CENTRAL GRAIN ANALYSIS LABORATORIES

(a) the number of central grain analysis laboratories functioning at present in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether these centers take a long time to give analysis report of the foodgrains;

(c) if so, whether there is any shortage of staff in such laboratories;

(d) if so, the remedial measures taken in this regard; and

(e) the proposal for opening more such laboratories during the Ninth Plan period?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

( SHRI SRIRAM CHAUHAN )

(a) There is only one Central Grain Analysis Laboratory (CGAL) functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution, at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.

(b) & (c) : No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) There is no such proposal.