Question : MONITORING OF RETAIL TRADE

(a) whether the Union Government is providing any assistance to the State Governments to strengthen the monitoring system for retail trade to ensure that retail consumers get essential food stuff like pulses, rice, wheat and vegetables at the right price during the festival season; and

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

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

(a) : No Madam.

(b) : Does not arise in view of (a) above.