(a) whether the foodgrains supplied by the Union Government to the famine affected
States free of cost are being utilized by the State Governments properly;
(b) if so, the quantum of foodgrains alongwith the number of beneficiaries among
whom these were distributed in the Chhatisgarh State; and
(c) if not, whether the Government would deliberate upon constituting any monitoring
committee to keep a check on their proper use?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a): Yes, Sir. Foodgrains were allocated free of cost to the drought affected States
under Food for Work Programme. The responsibility for implementation of the scheme
is that of the State Governments concerned.
(b) & (c): 4.07 tonnes of rice were allocated to the State free of cost under Food for
Work Programme. According to available information, more than 8 crore mandays have
been generated in Chhattisgarh. The responsibility for implementation of Food for Work
Programme lies with the State Government concerned. Central Government, however,
monitors the progress from time to time.