(a) whether the Food Corporation of India had procured sub-standard
foodgrains during the last season particularly from Punjab;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the total quantity of such foodgrains procured during the said period;
(d) whether inferior quality of foodgrain is supplied through Public Distribution System;
(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(f) if not, the manner by which such foodgrains is likely to be disposed of?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SRIRAM CHAUHAN )
(a) No Sir, No relaxed specification / substandard foodgrains has
been procured by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) during the last season
in Punjab.
(b) & (c) : Does not arise.
(d) No Sir, Foodgrains (Wheat rice) free from insect infestation and
conforming to Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act standards are
supplied by FCI to the State Governments for Public Distribution System
(PDS).
(e) & (f ) : Does not arise.