(a) whether the Government proposes to provide honey pouch and cube in place of refined sugar with tea/coffee in airlines and hostels in an effort to strengthen the rural economy in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the target fixed/being fixed for the next two years under the said scheme?
MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI NARAYAN RANE)
(a): Presently, there is no proposal/initiative by the Government to provide honey pouch and cube in place of refined sugar with tea/coffee in airlines and hostels. Airlines serve on board meals as per their policies. Moreover, this is commercial matter of airlines and the Government does not interfere into commercial aspects of airlines.
(b)&(c): Do not arise.