(a) whether there has been a bumper production of foodgrains in the country during
2010-11;
(b) if so, whether there has been a downswing in the prices of foodgrains
commensurate with the increase in production over the previous year;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): Yes, Madam. As per 4th Advance Estimate of Department of Agriculture &
Cooperation, the estimates of production of wheat and rice from 2010-11 Crop are
85.93 million tonnes and 95.32 million tonnes respectively. The wheat production
is all time high, while the rice production is second highest, the highest being
99.18 million tonnes in crop year 2008-09.
(b),(c)&(d): The wholesale prices and retail prices of wheat and rice have not shown
any substantial change during the last one year as shown in the table below:-
(In Rs per Quintal)
Centre Wheat Rice
Price as Price as Price as Price as on 1.8.2010 on 1.8.2011 on 1.8.2010 on 1.8.2011
Delhi 1230 1185 1850 1900 Mumbai 1400 1563 1802 1775 Hyderabad 1713 1750 1700 1800 Chennai 2100 2000 1800 1900
Source - Department of Consumer Affairs.