Question : DIVERSION OF WHEAT TO FLOUR MILLS



(a) whether the wheat meant for distribution under the Public Distribution System in various States has been illegally diverted to flour mills;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the such cases detected during the last one year, State-wise; and

(d) the details of persons booked, arrested alongwith the nature of action taken against them during the said period, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)to(d): Information is being collected from all State/UT Governments.