Question : PRICE STABILIZATION FUND



(a) whether the Government proposes to establish Rs. 700 crore price stabilization fund to give reprieve to the farmers and consumers from fluctuating prices of food, agricultural and horticultural product prices;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the plan chalked out by the Government to utilize this fund during the coming three years including the agencies authorized for its utilization;

(d) whether various States are also being involved in this process of Stabilization Fund; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the fund is likely to be established?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE ( SHRI MOHANBHAI KUNDARIA )

(a) to (e): A draft Scheme has been formulated for creation of a Price Stablization Fund of Rs.500.00 crores for procurement and distribution of perishable agricultural and horticultural commodities.

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