date:May 17, 2012
The storage capacity with state agencies for storage of Central stock of foodgrains as on March 31, 2011 was about 291 lakh tonnes, including both covered and CAP capacity. Thus, a total quantity of about 627 lakh tonnes of storage capacity was available for storage of Central stock of foodgrains against the Central stock of 527 lakh tonnes as on April 1, 2012. However, some quantities of foodgrains get damaged due to rain, floods and natural calamities. This information was given by K V Thomas,