Centre allocates additional foodgrains in case of natural calamities
Assam and Maharashtra were provided additional foodgrains in 2019-20 in view of flood relief
As per extant norms, in case of natural calamities, the allocation of foodgrains for 3 months of demand can be made to the States/UTs on the basis of the request received so that the relief measures are not affected. However, for the demands beyond 3 months the proposal must be recommended by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (in case of drought) and Ministry of Home Affairs [in case of law and order situations & in case of natural calamities (other than drought)]. The allocation of foodgrains is made at Minimum Support Price (MSP)/ MSP derived rates for wheat and rice respectively. Responsibility for distribution of foodgrains lies with the State Governments/Union Territories concerned.
The details of allocation of foodgrains made due to natural calamities in States/UTs during the past three years is at annexure.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ms.Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Annexure
Additional allocation of foodgrains (in MTs) made by GOI for flood relief during last three years:
2017-18
|
States
|
Rice
|
Wheat
|
Total
|
|
Assam
|
10000
|
0
|
10000
|
|
Bihar
|
27523
|
0
|
27523
|
|
Manipur
|
14000
|
6000
|
20000
|
|
Nagaland
|
2571
|
0
|
2571
|
2018-19
|
States
|
Rice
|
Wheat
|
Total
|
|
Assam
|
15000
|
0
|
15000
|
|
Kerala
|
89540
|
0
|
89540
|
|
Maharashtra
|
100
|
50
|
150
|
|
Manipur
|
2000
|
0
|
2000
|
2019-20
|
States
|
Rice
|
Wheat
|
Total
|
|
Assam
|
15000
|
0
|
15000
|
|
Maharashtra
|
8081
|
8081
|
16162
|
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DJN/NS
(Release ID :228093)