Question : IMPORT OF WHEAT



(a) whether the Government is considering any proposal for import of wheat during the current year; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a)& (b) No, Madam. There is no proposal under consideration of Government to import wheat for Central Pool during current year. However, its import on private account is permitted on zero import duty.