Question : SUBSIDY ON ITEMS



(a) the details of items in which Union Government allowed subsidy during the last three years, year-wise;

(b) the details of items in which subsidy was reduced during the last three years, year-wise; and

(c) the reasons for reducing the subsidy?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE ( SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)

(a), (b) & (c): The details of subsidies are given in the Statement attached. The adjustments in subsidies are made from time to time by the Government keeping in view broad policy objectives macro-economic and social considerations.