Question : PROCUREMENT POLICY OF PADDY AND WHEAT



(a) the actual procurement policy of the Government in the present season especially for paddy and wheat;

(b) whether exclusive Government procurement can be ensured throughout the country; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI ASHOK PRADHAN)


(a): Under the present policy, Government procures all the foodgrains conforming to Fair Average Quality (FAQ) specifications through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and State Government agencies under price support operations. However, the farmers have the option to sell their produce to FCI/State Government at support prices or in the open market, as is advantageous to them.

(b)&(c): Do not arise in view of above.