(a) whether the Government propose to utilize the excess foodgrains available with the
Government for distribution in the tribal areas in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to utilize the excess foodgrains available with the
Government for distribution in the tribal areas in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI ASHOK PRADHAN)
(a),(b) & (c) A Central Sector Scheme for setting up of Grain Banks is under implementation since
1996-97 exclusively for tribal villages in 13 States in the country. The Scheme provides that
villages in identified areas can form a committee and set up grain bank in village. The Government
of India provides one time 100% grant for setting up the grain banks, @ 100 kgs. of locally consumed
foodgrains per family. The members can borrow from this bank in time of need and repay in kind after
harvest or getting income as wages.
A proposal to enlarge the existing Central Sector Scheme `Grain Bank` is under
consideration of the Government.