Question : INCREASE IN FOODGRAINS QUOTA FOR BPL FAMILIES



(a) whether there is any proposal to increase the allocation of foodgrains for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families from 35 kg to 50 kg per family;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) by when it is likely to be implemented ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH )

(a): No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.