(a) whether adequate number of FCI centres are available in Bihar for procurement of paddy and wheat;
(b) whether the Government has any scheme to increase the number of such FCI centres in Bihar in future; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether adequate number of FCI centres are available in Bihar for procurement of paddy and wheat;
(b) whether the Government has any scheme to increase the number of such FCI centres in Bihar in future; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)
(a): Bihar is a complete Decentralized Procurement (DCP) State w.e.f Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2013-14 onwards and all procurement activities are carried out by State Government/its agencies.
Food Corporation of India (FCI) is not involved in the procurement of paddy & wheat in the State. After adoption of DCP mode by State Government of Bihar, no request for opening of purchase centres by FCI has been given.
(b): No Madam.
(c): Does not arise.
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