Question : PRODUCTION OF LIQUOR FROM FOODGRAINS



(a) whether jowar and other cereals are being used to manufacture liquor in certain States in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether some State Governments are providing incentives/subsidy to such liquor manufacturers;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR)

(a), (b), (c) (d) & (e): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.