(a) whether the slow movement of foodgrains from surplus States to
foodgrain deficit States is marring the procurement potential of
surplus States as well as necessitating much higher storage capacity;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons for slow
movement of foodgrains;
(c) whether the Government has prepared any plan to meet the crisis
unfolding due to slow movement of foodgrains; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a)& (b): No, Madam. The overall movement of foodgrains has increased
during the last three years as per the details given below:-
(In lakh tonnes) Period Ex-North Inter State Total
2009-10 189.35 275.83 303.69
2010-11 224.55 305.29 334.94
2011-12 208.50 327.77 367.94
(In lakh tonnes) Marketing Wheat Rice Year
2009-10 253.82 320.34
2010-11 225.14 341.98
2011-12 283.35 311.09#