Question : Increase in Quantum of Rotten Foodgrains

(a) whether the quantity of rotten foodgrains in the country has been increasing every year during the last three years;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;
(c) the reasons for increase in the quantum of rotten foodgrains even after taking action by the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the steps taken by the Government are not effective and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)
(a) & (b): No madam. Out of the quantity of foodgrain handled by FCI in 2014-15, 0.04% of the grains were damaged, whereas, in the year 2017-18 (upto 1.02.2018) only 0.006% of the grains have been damaged.
(c) to (e): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
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