(a) whether the Government has introduced any new scheme for the welfare of Authorised Retail Dealers (ARDs) in the country and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether remuneration packages introduced to the ARDs in Kerala are low and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the average monthly income of ARDs in Kerala;
(d) whether any commissions were given to ARDs who played a crucial role during natural calamities and Covid-19 pandemic by actively participating in food distribution, etc.;
(e) if so, the details thereon and if not, the reasons therefor;
(f) whether any compensations were given to the families of the 62 members in the field of ARDs who lost their life due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?