Question : INCREASE IN IMPORT CESS ON WHEAT .

(a) Whether the import of wheat has been checked by increasing the rate of import cess during the last few months; (

(b) if so, whether the above measures will help in enhancing the export of surplus foodgrains available in the country; and (

(c) if not, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION( SHRI SRIRAM CHAUHAN )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) No, Sir.
(c ) Government have taken various measures to dispose of the surplus wheat stocks in the Central Pool.