Question : INCREASE IN APL PRICES



(a) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding influence of rise in the Central Issue Price of foodgrain for Above Poverty Line (APL) category under Public Distribution System on the price of foodgrains in the open market;

(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

(c) whether the said move has been initiated to check diversion of subsidized foodgrains in the open market; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a),(b),(c)&(d): No Madam. The Central Issue Price (CIP) for food grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) for all categories including Above Poverty Line (APL) has not been revised since 1.7.2002.