-Press Information Bureau (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution)
The Centre has sanctioned financial assistance to the states for constructing Village Grain Banks for storage of foodgrains so that PDS beneficiaries can get the supply in time. 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.
The State-wise details of Village Grain Banks sanctioned and the amount sanctioned/released for setting up of such banks in the country during last three years are as under:
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