(a) whether there is a shortage of wheat for supply to flour mills of
Gujarat and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has reduced the supply of
wheat to flour mill owners;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the remedial steps taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): Wheat is not supplied to flour mill owners out of central pool. As per
existing norms, flour mills are required to purchase wheat from open market for
their commercial operations. However, under Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), to
contain price rise in foodgrains, as and when required, wheat is allocated for
tender sale to bulk consumers including Roller Flour Mills in the States/Union
Territories.
(b)and (c): Does not arise