Question : LIFTING OF WHEAT AND RICE



(a) whether wheat and rice is lying in various grain markets of Punjab owing to the failure of Food Corporation of India and other Government agencies to procure/lift the said stocks;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the remedial measures taken by FCI and other agencies to procure/lift the said stocks immediately?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a): No, Madam.

(b)&(c): Do not arise.