Question : DECONTROL OF SUGAR

(a) whether any proposal to completely decontrol sugar is under consideration of the Government;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to waive the condition including minimum distance from operational mills for setting up new mills;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether sugarcane is also proposed to be decontrolled under the new regime; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a): No, Madam.

(b) to (e): Does not arise.