In so far as export of wheat is concerned, Government has approved in March this year. Sale of 50 lakh tonnes of wheat pertaining to Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2011-12 stocks in Punjab and Haryana for export through private traders. Export of a further quantity of 20 lakh tonnes of wheat from Central Pool through CPSUs has also been approved in August this year.
In so far as Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] for 2013-14 is concerned, Government has approved allocation of 95 lakh tonnes of wheat for tender sale to bulk consumers and sale to small private traders from FCI godowns and 5 lakh tonnes of wheat for sale to States/ UTs / Co-operatives for distribution to retail consumers.
This information was given by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Prof. K.V. Thomas in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
