(a) whether the Government proposes to offer heavy discount for lifting of the pulses by the States with the existing mechanisms and under various welfare schemes; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the discount offered or discounted prices for pulses item-wise along with the quantities thereof?
THE MINISTER OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)
(a) & (b) : In the month of September, 2018, Government launched a scheme for disposal of stock of pulses procured under Price Support Scheme (PSS) during Kharif and Rabi season 2017-18, by way of distribution to States/UTs for utilization under various welfare schemes like Mid-Day Meal, Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Services, etc. with Central subsidy of ? 15/- per kg over the issue price as a one-time measure for a period of 12 months or till PSS pulses stock of 34.88 lakh MT lasts (whichever is earlier).
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