Lok Sabha Question No. 14 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Wastage of Foodgrains
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Jagdambika Pal, Rajmohan Unnithan, Mahesh Sahoo

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER  AFFATRS,  FOOD &  pUBLtC  DTSTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA DEPAR'TMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. I4

TO BE ANSWERED  ON 2"d February,2o21

## WASTAGE OF FOODGRAINS

14. SHRI JAGDA,MBIKA PAL: SHRI RAJMOHAN  UNNITHAN: SHRI MAHESiH SAHOOT

Will the lMinister  of  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION  5clEtfiI arri, ur<-a sik srdElfrfi  Fffiur d* be pteased  to state:

- (a) the quantity in terms of volume and value of food and foodgrains rotten or been wasted at FCI Godowns and Gentral Warehouses during each of the last three years and the current yeaq
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to reduce the wastage of foodgrains stored at said warehouses;
- (c) whether the wasted grains are utilized for the production  of other products such as manure or are utalized elsewhere;
- (d) whether the Govemment has conducted  any study or has commassioned any study to explore the possibility of using rotten food and foodgrains for other purposes;  and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MIIIISTRY  OF CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI DANVE RAOSAHEB DADARAO)

(a)r The details on the quantity  and value of foodgrains which got damaged in godowns of Food Gorporation of India (FGI) (owned & hired) and Gentral Warehousing  Gorporation during last three years and current year is as unden

| s!   | Year                  | Damaged Foodgrains   | Damaged Foodgrains   |
|------|-----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| No.  |                       | Quantity (in MTs)    | Value (in Crores)    |
| 1    | 2017-18               | 2663.486             | 3.22                 |
| 2    | 201449                | s213.362             | 6.73                 |
| 3    | 2019-2()              | 1930.362             | 2.61                 |
| 4    | 2O2O-21 1i31.12.2O2O1 | 1714.43,,l           | 2.56                 |

(b): Steps taken by the Govemment to reduce damage of foodgrains  are enclosed at Annexure.

- (c):  Yes Sir.
- (d) & (e):  As suchr no study has been conducted or commissioned by the Ministry.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO tN REpLy TO PART (b) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. {4 DUE FOR ANSWER  ON O2.O2,2O2' IN THE LOK SABHA.

## STEPS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR SAFE STORAGE OF PROCURED FOODGRAINS TO REDUCE DAMAGE:

- (i) All godowns are constructed as per specifications.
- (iii)  Adequate dunnage materials such as wooden crates, bamboo mats, poly/thene sheets are used to check migration of moasture from the floor to the foodgrains.
- (ii) Foodgra-ns are stored by adopting  proper scientific code of storage practices.
- (iv)  Fumigation coyer:s, nylon ropes, nets and ansecticides  for control  of stored graan  insect pests are provaded in all the godowns.
- (vi)  Effective rat control measures, both in covered godowns  as well as in CAP storage are used.
- (v) Prophylactic  (sprayang  of  insecticades) and curative treatments (fumigatiom) are carried out regularly  and timely in godowns for the control of stored grain ansect pests.
- (vii) Foodgrains in  'Cover  and Plintht (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 pollrthene water -proof covers and tied with nylon ropes/nets.
- (viii) Regular peraodac  anspections  of the stocks/godownsare undertaken  by qualified and trained staff and al! senior officerc.  The health of the foodgrains is monitored  at regular intervals by a system of checks  and super checks at different leyels. Following Checks and Super checks are conducted in the godowns by FGI to ensure proper preservation  of foodgrains  an the storage,
- a) Fortnightly inspection  of stocks on lOOo/o basis by Technica! Assistant.
- b) Monthly inspection by Manager(QG)
- c) Ouarterly  inspection by AGM(AG)
- d) Super Ghecks by Regional, Zonal and FCt Hqrs Squads.
- (ix)  The principle  of  "First  in First Out" (FIFO) is followed  to the extent possible so as to avoid longer storage of foodgrains -n  godowns.
- (x) Only coyered rail wagons are used for movement of foodgrains  so as to avoid damage during transit.
- (xii) Identafy & repair all the leakage point in the roof.
- (xi)  Damage Monitoring  Cells have been set up at District' Regional and Zonal levels to  regularly monitor quality of stocks and reduce damages.
- (xiii) Cleaning  of drainages  in the godown premases ensured,
- (xiv) Ensure no seepage inside the godowns.
- (xva) lmmediate  action to segregate  & recondition of the stocks whenever it gets affected.
- (xv) No clogging  up of water in the premises.