Central Sector Scheme for construction of storage godowns
The Department is implementing the Central Sector Scheme for construction of godowns with focus on augmenting capacity in the North Eastern Region. The scheme is also operative in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala. Projects in Odisha are completed. One project in Goa has been cancelled due to non-availability of land. Funds are released to the FCI in the form of equity for land acquisition and for construction of storage godowns and related infrastructure like railway sidings, electrification, installation of weighbridge, etc.
Physical and Financial Achievements by FCI during 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 (till 31.05.2017) are as below:-
Year
North East Region
Other States
Total (NE+Other States)
Physical
(In MT)
Financial
(Rs in crore)
In Rs Crore
2012-13
2,910
19.28
1,660
4.00
4,570
23.28
2013-14
2,500
-
20,000
3.00
22,500
2014-15
43,480
71.84
2015-16
64,810
67.70
15.00
82.70
2016-17
3,980
35.75
2017-18
Total
1,17,680
194.57
21,660
22.00
1,39,340
216.57