Question : SUBSIDIES TO EXPORTERS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES



(a) whether the Government propose to give direct subsidies to exporter of all agricultural commodities disadvantaged in world markets because of minimum support price;

(b) if so, whether the traders who export commodities with an ever-increasing MSP like wheat, rice, sugar and pulses are likely to be paid back the difference between their total cost and the final realized export price; and

(c) if so, the time by which a final decision for export subsidies for farm goods is proposed to be taken?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)

(a): No such decision has been taken, so far.

(b)&(c): Question does not arise.