Lok Sabha Question No. 582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-20
Subject: Foodgrains Storage Capacity
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.582 To BE ANSWERED ON 20TH JULY, 2022

## FOODGRAINS STORAGE CAPACITY

## 582. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the number of warehouses in the country along with the foodgrains storage capacity thereof including Tamil Nadu;
- (b) whether there is a shortage of foodgrains storage capacity within the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether every year a lot of foodgrains get spoiled due to inadequate storage capacity of foodgrains in the country and if s0, the details thereof; and
- (e) the remedial steps  takenlbeing taken the Government in this regard? by

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a): As on 01.07.2022, 2106 Godowns (Owned- 565, hired- 1541) with a total capacity of 775.77 LMT are operated by Food Corporation of India (FCI) including Tamil Nadu (Owned-1O, Hired-40 with a total capacity of 29.82 LMT)

- (b) & (c): Sir: No;

- (d) & (e): No foodgrains spoiled due to inadequate storage capacity in FCI However; steps taken by FCI to prevent wastage of foodgrains are Annexed: got

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO TO & (e) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 582 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 20.07.2022 IN THE LOK SABHA.

## Steps taken by FCI to prevent wastage of foodgrains:-

- Foodgrains are stored in  scientifically  constructed  godowns and by   adopting   proper scientific code of storage practices
- (ii) Adequate dunnage materials such as wooden crates; bamboo mats, polythene sheets are used to check migration of moisture from the floor to the foodgrains.
- (iii) Fumigation covers, nylon ropes; nets and insecticides for control of stored insect pests are provided in all the godowns. grain
- (iv) Prophylactic (spraying of insecticides) and curative treatments (fumigation) are carried out regularly and timely in godowns for the control of stored insect pests. grain
- Effective rat control measures are taken:
- (vi) Foodgrains in `Cover 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 polythene water ~proof covers and tied with nylon
- (vii) are   undertaken by  qualified and trained staff and all senior officers  The health of the foodgrains is monitored at regular intervals by a system of checks and super checks at different levels:
- (viii) The principle of * First in First Out" (FIFO) is followed SO as to avoid longer storage of foodgrains in godowns
- (ix) Only covered rail wagons are used for movement of foodgrains so as to avoid damage during transit
- (x) Damage Monitoring Cells have   been set up at District;  Regional and Zonal  levels to regularly monitor quality of stocks and reduce damages. In case any negligence is reported suitable action is taken against officers / officials found responsible.
- (xi) Identify & all the leakage in the roof is done periodically. repair point
- (xii) Cleaning of drainages in the godown premises ensured.
- (xiii) Ensure no seepage inside the godowns
- (xiv) No clogging up of water in the premises.

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