Question : SUGAR DECONTROL



(a) whether the Government proposes to decontrol the sugar industry;

(b) if so, whether study report has been prepared by an expert committee for the purpose;

(c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

(d) whether the views of other stakeholders including the State Governments, farmers and sugar mills has also been ascertained; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) to (e): Does not arise.