Several union ministries owe Rs 250 crore to FCI

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New Delhi: According to a report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is awaiting more than Rs 250 crore from several ministries, including External Affairs, for food grains supplied to Afghanistan, Korea, and Egypt. The committee urged immediate action to recover these outstanding dues.

The committee stressed the need for direct engagement with the concerned ministries and the formation of a high-level joint committee to resolve the matter promptly. It expressed concern over the long delay in clearing these arrears, highlighting that the prolonged non-payment is affecting the efficiency of the food distribution system.


The panel has advocated for implementation of the smart public distribution system.