Lok Sabha Question No. 1215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-18
Subject: Foodgrain Storage Capacity
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1215

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 DECEMBER, 2018

## FOODGRAIN STORAGE CAPACITY

1215. SHRI KESINENI NANI:

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- (a) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government to  augment  grain  storage capacity in the country;
- (b) whether there are any plans for construction of FCI storage godowns in the State of Andhra Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  current  grain  storage  capacity in  the  country  and  the  current grain procurement done by FCI, State-wise; and
- (d) the details of the storage cost incurred by the Government for storing different grains at its godowns?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

- (a):  Depending  on  requirement  in  specific  areas  and  for  modernization  of storage facilities, Government has been implementing following schemes for construction of godowns and silos in the country:
- i. Private  Entrepreneurs  Guarantee  (PEG)  Scheme:  Under  this  Scheme, which was formulated in 2008, storage capacity is created by private parties, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and State Government Agencies for guaranteed hiring by FCI. A capacity of 141.82 LMT has been  created  as  on  31.10.2018.    Under  this  scheme,  no  funds  are allocated by Government for construction of godowns and full investment  is  done  by  the  private  parties/CWC/State  Agencies  by arranging their own funds and land. After a godown is constructed and taken over by Food Corporation of India (FCI), storage charges are paid to the investor for a guaranteed period of 9/10 years irrespective of the quantum of foodgrains stored.

- ii. Central  Sector  Scheme:  This  scheme  is  implemented  in  the  North Eastern  States  along  with  Himachal  Pradesh,  Jharkhand  and  Kerala. Funds  are  released  by  Government  to  FCI  and  also  directly  to  State Governments for construction of godowns. A total capacity of 1,91,180 MT has been completed by FCI and State  Governments  during  last  5 years from 01.04.2013 up to 31.10.2018.
- iii. Construction  of  Steel  Silos:  In  addition  to  conventional  godowns, construction  of  steel  silos  has  been  undertaken  in  Public  Private Partnership  (PPP)  mode  for  modernizing  storage  infrastructure  and improving shelf life of stored foodgrains. As on 31.10.2018, a capacity of 11.75 LMT silos has been created.
3. (b): Sufficient storage facilities are available for storage of central pool foodgrains  stock  in  Andhra  Pradesh.    As  on  31.10.2018,  Storage  capacity available with FCI for central pool stock is 12.32 Lakh MT [Covered - 10.72 LMT and  Covered Area Plinth (CAP) - 1.60 LMT] against available foodgrain stock of 6.41 Lakh MT.
4. (c): Current Storage capacity in the country is 877.37 Lakh MT (Covered 749.90  LMT  and  CAP  -  127.47  LMT)  with  FCI  and  State  agencies  as  on 31.10.2018. The State-wise details are enclosed at Annexure-I.

The  details  of  procurement  of  Rice,  Wheat  and  pulses  by  FCI  and State Government agencies for current marketing season are at Annexure-II.

- (d): The  storage  cost  incurred  by  FCI  for  storing  different  grains  in godowns is as given below:-

(Amount Rs. Lakh)

| Year    | Storage Cost   |
|---------|----------------|
| 2015-16 | 2,12,757.03    |
| 2016-17 | 2,37,593.51    |
| 2017-18 | 2,71,339.91    |

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1215  DUE FOR ANSWER ON 18.12.2018 IN T SABHA.

| (Figures in LMT)   | (Figures in LMT)   | (Figures in LMT)   | (Figures in LMT)                               | (Figures in LMT)                               | (Figures in LMT)                               | (Figures in LMT)                               | (Figures in LMT)                               | (Figures in LMT)                                                                                                                       | (Figures in LMT)                                                                                                                       | (Figures in LMT)   | (Figures in LMT)   |
|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------|
| Zone               | Sl. No.            | State              | Total Storage Capacity with FCI (Owned/Hired ) | Total Storage Capacity with FCI (Owned/Hired ) | Total Storage Capacity with FCI (Owned/Hired ) | Total Storage Capacity with FCI (Owned/Hired ) | Total Storage Capacity with FCI (Owned/Hired ) | Total Storage Capacity with State Agencies including SWCs (excluding capacities given to FCI) for storage of foodgrains State Agencies | Total Storage Capacity with State Agencies including SWCs (excluding capacities given to FCI) for storage of foodgrains State Agencies | Grand Total        | Grand Total        |
| Zone               | Sl. No.            | State              | Covered                                        | Covered                                        | CAP                                            | CAP                                            | Total                                          | Total                                                                                                                                  |                                                                                                                                        |                    |                    |
| Zone               | Sl. No.            | State              | Owned                                          | Hired                                          | Owned                                          | Hired                                          | Covered                                        | Covered                                                                                                                                | CAP                                                                                                                                    | Covered            | CAP                |
| EAST               | 1                  | BIHAR              | 3.66                                           | 5.87                                           | 1.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 9.53                                           | 1.00 11.69                                                                                                                             | -                                                                                                                                      | 21.22              | 1.00               |
| EAST               | 2                  | JHARKHAND          | 0.67                                           | 2.85                                           | 0.05                                           | 0.00                                           | 3.52                                           | 0.05 1.72                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 5.24               | 0.05               |
| EAST               | 3                  | ORISSA             | 3.12                                           | 1.85                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 4.97                                           | - 7.33                                                                                                                                 | -                                                                                                                                      | 12.30              | -                  |
| EAST               | 4                  | WEST BENGAL        | 8.50                                           | 1.27                                           | 0.51                                           | 0.00                                           | 9.77                                           | 0.51 8.89                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 18.66              | 0.51               |
| North Eastern      | 5                  | ASSAM              | 3.00                                           | 0.97                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 3.97                                           | - -                                                                                                                                    | -                                                                                                                                      | 3.97               | -                  |
| North Eastern      | 6                  | ARUNACHAL PRADESH  | 0.25                                           | 0.02                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.27                                           | - -                                                                                                                                    | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.27               | -                  |
| North Eastern      | 7                  | MEGHALAYA          | 0.13                                           | 0.09                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.22                                           | - -                                                                                                                                    | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.22               | -                  |
| North Eastern      | 8                  | MIZORAM            | 0.25                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.25                                           | - 0.42                                                                                                                                 | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.67               | -                  |
| North Eastern      | 9                  | TRIPURA            | 0.36                                           | 0.08                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.44                                           | - 0.55                                                                                                                                 | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.99               | -                  |
| North Eastern      | 10                 | MANIPUR            | 0.28                                           | 0.04                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.32                                           | - 0.17                                                                                                                                 | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.49               | -                  |
| North Eastern      | 11                 | NAGALAND           | 0.33                                           | 0.08                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.41                                           | - 0.08                                                                                                                                 | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.49               | -                  |
| NORTH              | 12                 | DELHI              | 3.36                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.31                                           | 0.00                                           | 3.36                                           | 0.31 -                                                                                                                                 | -                                                                                                                                      | 3.36               | 0.31               |
| NORTH              | 13                 | HARYANA            | 7.68                                           | 46.97                                          | 3.33                                           | 0.00                                           | 54.65                                          | 3.33                                                                                                                                   | 28.29                                                                                                                                  | 84.77              | 31.62              |
| NORTH              | 14                 | HIMACHAL PRADESH   | 0.19                                           | 0.33                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.52                                           | 30.12 -                                                                                                                                | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.52               | -                  |
| NORTH              | 15                 | JAMMU&KASHMIR      | 1.03                                           | 1.62                                           | 0.10                                           | 0.00                                           | 2.65                                           | - 0.10 -                                                                                                                               | -                                                                                                                                      | 2.65               | 0.10               |
| NORTH              | 16                 | PUNJAB             | 22.24                                          | 86.21                                          | 7.31                                           | 0.09                                           | 108.45                                         | 7.40 49.91                                                                                                                             | 68.28                                                                                                                                  | 158.36             | 75.68              |
| NORTH              | 17                 | RAJASTHAN          | 7.20                                           | 9.36                                           | 1.85                                           | 0.02                                           | 16.56                                          | 1.87 12.96                                                                                                                             | 0.15                                                                                                                                   | 29.52              | 2.02               |
| NORTH              | 18                 | UTTAR PRADESH      | 14.95                                          | 40.64                                          | 5.19                                           | 0.03                                           | 55.59                                          | 5.22 7.52                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 63.11              | 5.22               |
| NORTH              | 19                 | UTTARAKHAND        | 0.66                                           | 0.81                                           | 0.21                                           | 0.00                                           | 1.47                                           | 0.21 1.26                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 2.73               | 0.21               |
| SOUTH              | 20                 | ANDHRA PRADESH     | 7.36                                           | 3.36                                           | 1.60                                           | 0.00                                           | 10.72                                          | 1.60 16.57                                                                                                                             | -                                                                                                                                      | 27.29              | 1.60               |
| SOUTH              | 21                 | TELANGANA          | 5.37                                           | 8.54                                           | 1.02                                           | 0.00                                           | 13.91                                          | 1.02 17.76                                                                                                                             | -                                                                                                                                      | 31.67              | 1.02               |
| SOUTH              | 22                 | KERALA             | 5.29                                           | 0.10                                           | 0.21                                           | 0.00                                           | 5.39                                           | 0.21 2.00                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 7.39               | 0.21               |
| SOUTH              | 23                 | KARNATAKA          | 3.81                                           | 3.92                                           | 1.36                                           | 0.00                                           | 7.73                                           | 1.36 3.05                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 10.78              | 1.36               |
| SOUTH              | 24                 | TAMIL NADU         | 6.24                                           | 6.32                                           | 0.31                                           | 0.00                                           | 12.56                                          | 0.31 25.45                                                                                                                             | -                                                                                                                                      | 38.01              | 0.31               |
| WEST               | 25                 | GUJARAT            | 5.00                                           | 1.77                                           | 0.27                                           | 0.00                                           | 6.77                                           | 0.27 2.86                                                                                                                              | -                                                                                                                                      | 9.63               | 0.27               |
| WEST               | 26                 | MAHARASHTRA        | 8.85                                           | 9.23                                           | 1.02                                           | 0.00                                           | 18.08                                          | 1.02 18.21                                                                                                                             | -                                                                                                                                      | 36.49              | 1.02               |
| WEST               | 27                 | GOA                |                                                |                                                |                                                |                                                | 0.20                                           | -                                                                                                                                      | -                                                                                                                                      | 36.49              | 1.02               |
| WEST               | 28                 | MADHYAPRADESH      | 0.15 3.37                                      | 0.05                                           | 0.00                                           | 0.00 0.00                                      |                                                | 0.36 146.90                                                                                                                            | 4.59                                                                                                                                   | 154.61             | 4.95               |
| WEST               | 29                 | CHHATTISGARH       | 5.12                                           | 4.34 1.16                                      | 0.36 0.01                                      | 0.00                                           | 7.71 6.28                                      | 0.01 18.21                                                                                                                             | -                                                                                                                                      | 24.49              | 0.01               |
| WEST               |                    | Total              | 128.42                                         | 237.85                                         | 26.02                                          | 0.14                                           | 366.27                                         | 26.16 383.63                                                                                                                           | 101.31                                                                                                                                 | 749.90             | 127.47             |

## ANNEXURE-II

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1215  DUE FOR ANSWER ON 18.12.2018 IN THE LOK SABHA.

The details of procurement of Rice and Wheat by FCI and State Government agencies for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2017-18 & 2018-19 and Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2018-19 is as under:

(Fig. LMT)

| S. No.   | STATES/ UTs       |   KMS 2017-18 |   KMS 2018-19# |   RMS 2018-19 |
|----------|-------------------|---------------|----------------|---------------|
| 1        | Andhra Pradesh    |         40    |           5.34 |          0    |
| 2        | Telangana         |         36.18 |          18.45 |          0    |
| 3        | Assam             |          0.35 |           0    |          0    |
| 4        | Bihar             |          7.93 |           0    |          0.18 |
| 5        | Chandigarh        |          0.14 |           0.13 |          0.14 |
| 6        | Chhattisgarh      |         32.55 |          13.7  |          0    |
| 8        | Gujarat           |          0    |           0.05 |          0.37 |
| 9        | Haryana           |         39.92 |          39.09 |         87.84 |
| 10       | Himachal Pradesh  |          0    |           0    |          0.01 |
| 11       | Jharkhand         |          1.43 |           0    |          0    |
| 12       | Jammu and Kashmir |          0.13 |           0.06 |          0    |
| 14       | Kerala            |          3.29 |           0.57 |          0    |
| 15       | Madhya Pradesh    |         10.96 |           0.45 |         73.13 |
| 16       | Maharashtra       |          1.79 |           0.89 |          0    |
| 18       | Odisha            |         32.87 |           2.62 |          0    |
| 20       | Punjab            |        118.33 |         113.21 |        126.92 |
| 21       | Rajasthan         |          0    |           0    |         15.32 |
| 22       | Tamilnadu         |         10.11 |           1.25 |          0    |
| 23       | Uttar Pradesh     |         28.75 |           5.98 |         52.94 |
| 24       | Uttarakhand       |          0.38 |           3.02 |          1.1  |
| 25       | West Bengal       |         16.73 |           0.12 |          0    |
| Total    | Total             |        381.84 |         204.93 |        357.95 |

# Data reported as on 11.12.2018.

## Details of Pulses and Oilseeds Procured under Price Support Scheme (PSS) during KMS 2018-19 (as on 10.12.18) by FCI are as under:

(Fig. in MT)

| State          | Moong   |   Urad | Soyabean   |
|----------------|---------|--------|------------|
| Maharashtra    | 3707.55 | 2335.8 | 104.71     |
| Madhya Pradesh | -       | 1551.5 | -          |
| Total          | 3707.55 | 3887.3 | 104.71     |

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