Question : ASSISTANCE BY NAFED FOR COLD STORAGE



(a) whether the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) is providing any financial assistance for the construction of cold storage for storing onion;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the number of cold storages constructed during the last three years which were funded by NAFED, State-wise including Bihar and Maharashtra;

(c) whether the NAFED proposes to open sale counters in the said States for sale of onion; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c): No, Madam.

(d): Question does not arise.