Lok Sabha Question No. 1539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-11
Subject: Management of Foodgrain Stocks Lying Open
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Amar Singh

## GOVERI{MENT OF INDIA

## MtiltsTRy oF coNsuMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLlc  DtSTRtBUTtOil DEPARTMENT OF FOOD A}ID PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIOI{

## LOK SABTIA

## UilSTARRED OUESTION NO. {539 TO BE ANSWERED  01{ {{th FEBRUARY, 2O2O

## MANAGEMENT OF FOODGRAIN  STOCKS LYING OPEN

{539. DR. AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of  COI{SUMER AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION  5qtrtraT Trrril, srq{r  gt{  srffid.o Fff,rur ri* te pteased  to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken/being  taken by the Food Gorporation of lndia (FCl) and the Ministry for better management of the stocks lying in the openl and
- (b) whether any specific scheme is being implemented  to augment the existing storage capacity and if so, the details thereofi?

## A]tISUYER

## MTNTSTER  OF STATE FOR MINTSTRY OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION

(sHRl DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a): No stocks of foodgrain of Food Gorporation  of lndia (FCI) are lying in the open. However, some stocks are temporarily kept in  "Cover  and Plintht' (GAP) storage which is a scientific method of foodgmin storage. The details of  steps taken by FGl/Depailment of  Food and Public Distribution for management of stocks are:

- i. Foodgrains in  3Gover  and Plinth' (CAP)  storage are stored on elevated plinths and wooden crates are used as dunnage material. Stacks are properly  covered with specifically fabricated  low-density black polyrthene  water -proof covers and tied with nylon ropes/nets.
- ii. The quality of foodgrains is monitored at regular intervals by a system of checks at different levels to ensure proper presenration  of foodgrains  in storage.
- iii. lnspection of stocks is done on following basis:

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- By Technical Assistants (TAsl l00o/o on fortnightly basis/ 33% on monthly basis by Manager(QG)/fortnightly  inspection  by Divisional Manager and AGM(QG). Besides, various squads conduct inspection from time to time.

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- iv. Prophylactic (spraying of insecticides)  and curative treatments (fumigation) are carried out regularly and timely in godowns  for the control of stored grain insect pests as given below:
2. Malathion- onee in {5 days.
-  Aluminium Phosphide  fumigation, as  and when required (9 gms/MT plus 2oo/o additionat)
- v. Aeration of stocks is done to avoid condensation  and maintain the
5. quality of the stocks.
6. (b): The Government implements the following schemes through FGI for Stocks augmenting  and modernizing the existing storage capacity:
- i.  Private Entreprene+rrs Guarantee (PEG) Scheqre: Under this Scheme
8. formulated  in 2OO8, storage capacity is created by private parties, Gentra! Warehousing Gorporation (GWG) and State Government Agencies for guaranteed hiring by FGl. As on 31.1t2.2019t a total capacity of 143.63 LMT has been created. Under this scheme, no funds are allocated by Government  for construction  of godowns and full investment is done by the private parties/CWc/$tate  Agencies.
- ii. Gentral Sector Scheme  (erctwhile Plan Scheme): This scheme is implemented in the North Eastern States along with a few other States. Funds from annual budgetary allocation are released by the Government of lndia to FGI and also to the $tate Governments for construction  of godowns, A total capacity ol 11841175  MT has been completed by FGI and State Governments during the {2th Five Year Plan (2012-17).  This scheme has been extended from O1.O4.2O17 lo 3{.O3.2O22. A capacity of 5{,925 MT has been created by FGI & State Governments from O1.O4.2O17  lo 31.12.2O19t.
- iii. Gonstruction  of Steel Silos: ln addition  to conventional godowns, Government of lndia has also approved an action plan for construction of steel silos in the country for a capacity of {OO LMT in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode for modernizing  storage infrastructure and improving shelf life of stored foodgrains. As on 3{.12.2O19n steel silos o17.25 LMT capacity have been created.

Fuilher, Government of lndia has granted in-principle approval for construction  of 90 LMT of storage facilities under Govered and Plinth (CAP) hiring Scheme (2O{9) of  Food Gorporation of  lndia (FGl) for accommodating  the wheat stocks for the ensuing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2O2O-21.

ln addition, godowns are hired under Private Warehousing  Scheme (PWS) to  address immediate/urgent  requirement  of  storage space. Godowns under PWS can be hired after hiring all the capacity available with GWG/State Warehousing  Gorporations  (SWGs)/State Agencies/PEc capacity available. ****