Question : IMPORT PRICE OF WHEAT



(a) whether wheat is being imported at higher price than the Minimum support Price (MSP) being offered to the farmers in different parts of the country;

(b) if so, the comparative details of the MSP and import prices of wheat during each of the last three years and the current year along with the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government proposes to procure wheat from the farmers at price similar to its import price; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) No, Madam. Government has not imported wheat for Central Pool stocks during last few years as sufficient stocks of foodgrains (wheat and rice) are available in the Central Pool.

(b),(c) &(d) In view of (a) above, do not arise.