Question : FARMERS IN COMMISSION FOR AGRICULTURE COSTS AND PRICES

(a) whether the eminent farmers are included in the Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices; and

(b) if so, the name of the members of the Commission representing the farmers` group?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)


(a)&(b): Eminent persons having understanding of agricultural production and consumer problems, not necessarily representing any particular group, are appointed to the three posts of Members (Non-Official) in the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) on contract basis. One post of Member (Non-Official) in the CACP is vacant. The names of the remaining two incumbents presently in position are as under:-

(i)	Shri M. Raghupathy

(ii)	Shri Ramadhar