(a) whether the Government have decided to assign creation storage facilities of foodgrains in the country to private sector including foreign MNCs;
(b) if so, the names of the private sector companies/MNCs which have shown interest to take over such a job;
(c) whether the Government have fixed any terms and conditions on the involvement of private sector in this field; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SUBHASH MAHARIA )
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The names of the private sector companies/MNCs which have shown interest to take over such a job are as follows:-
Sl. No. Name of the private sector companies/MNCs which have shown interest in creation of bulk grain storage facilities
1. Consortium led by Chambal Fertilisers and Chemical Ltd.
2. Consortium led by Adani Exports Ltd.
3. Consortium led by Reliance Industries Ltd.
4. Consortium led by Escorts Ltd.
5. Consortium led by Aban Lyod. 6. Cargill Inc. USA and Cargill India Pvt. Ltd.
7 Consortium led by Central Warehousing Corporation.
8. Consortium led by Jagson Internationsl Ltd.