(a) whether a scheme for distribution of pulses at subsidised rates is currently in operation
under the administrative control of the Ministry;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether a similar scheme for distribution of subsidised edible oil has been discontinued;
(d) if so, whether the said scheme is proposed to be revived; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be revived?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K. V. THOMAS)
(a): Yes Madam. Department of Consumer Affairs is implementing the Scheme for supplying of imported pulses
by PSUs to the state government at the subsidy of Rs.lO/kg to be distributed through PDS. The scheme has
been extended up to 31.3.2010. So far quantity of 97019 tonnes of pulses has been supplied by the PSUs to
8 state governments during the current year.
(c)to(e): Government had launched a scheme on 28.07.2008 to distribute up to one million tons of edible oils
to States/UTs at a subsidy @ Rs.l5/kg which was enhanced to Rs.25/- per kg. in January, 2009. Although the
scheme ended on 31.3.2009, it was revived. The Scheme has been continued in the current year till 31.03.2010
with a subsidy of Rs.15/-per kg.