(a) whether the Union Government supplies foodgrains for Other Welfare Schemes (OWS) such as
Mid-day Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, Annapurna etc.; and
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the quantum of foodgrains allocated for the OWS
during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a) and (b): Allocation of food grains are made by the Government of India to State
Governments/ Union Territory (UT) Administrations for Other Welfare Schemes (OWS) such as
Mid-day Meal Scheme, Wheat Based Nutrition Programme under the Integrated Child Development
Services, Annapurna scheme, etc.
State-wise details of the quantum of food grains allocated for the Other Welfare Schemes during
2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and the current year, is annexed.