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