Table 5.14
Foodgrains Subsidy
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Rupees per quintal
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Fiscal year Economic cost FCI/ Average Consumer Subsidy Carrying Total
Sales Realizaion Cost Food
subsidy
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Wheat Rice Wheat Rice Wheat Rice (Wheat (Rs.crores)
& Rice)
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1991-92 390.79 497.04 251.68 365.58 139.11 131.46 77.55 2850
1992-93 504.10 585.27 279.36 442.40 224.74 142.87 103.65 2800*
1993-94 532.03 665.10 355.88 500.42 176.15 146.68 117.16 5537
1994-95 551.17 694.71 407.89 600.75 143.28 93.96 125.46 5100*
1995-96(RE) 563.57 746.72 415.87 610.70 147.70 136.02 131.44 5343*
1996-97(RE) 618.14 814.70 422.74 622.74 195.40 191.96 144.50 6114*
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* Inclusive of sugar subsidy.
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