(a) whether paddy farmers in Andhra Pradesh and other States have been asked not to grow
paddy, in view of the overflowing godowns and lack of storage capacity;
(b) if so, the details of such States and extent of paddy storage capacity available and the
quantity of paddy stored therein, State-wise;
(c) whether the farmers have been claiming that the stores are filled with paddy obtained
under Food for Work Programme forcing them to resort to distress sale; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Union Government to intervene and resolve the problems to
the benefit and advantages of the farmers?