Question : FOODGRAINS IMPORT FOR PDS



(a) whether the Government proposes to import more foodgrains during the current year to meet the need of the Public Distribution System (PDS); and

(b) if so, the countries from which the said foodgrains are proposed to be imported alongwith the quantum during the above period?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SH. KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.