Question : N.A.F.E.D.

(a) whether NAFED has signed any agreement with the Indian Companies as canalizing agency for import of various petroleum products;

(b) if so, the details thereof, company and product-wise;

(c) the number of value of L/Cs opened by NAFED on behalf of Indian companies 2003-04 and till date; and

(d) the profit earned by NAFED from import of Petroleum product as canalizing agency so far?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b)to(d): Do not arise.