(a) whether the tenders invited by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for
development or creation of godowns from the private sector have been
frequently cancelled in North Eastern States;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has taken some corrective steps in this
regard to improve the condition of FCI godowns in North Eastern States; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a)& (b): No. Madam. Tenders have not been invited from the private investors
for construction of godowns in North Eastern States.
(c)&(d): Yes, Madam. In order to improve the condition of FCI godowns in the
country including North Eastern States, a budget of Rs. 302 lacs has been
allocated for repair and maintenance of FCI godowns and a budget of Rs. 650 lacs
has been allocated for improvement of existing roads and upgradation with
concrete roads.