CHANDIGARH, June 3 -- The Haryana government on Tuesday decided to create 20 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of additional grain storage capacity as at least 4% foodgrains produced in the state are lost every year due to inadequate warehousing facilities, officials said.

Haryana produces around 115 lakh MT wheat, 71 lakh MT rice, 110 lakh MT fruits and vegetables, besides 115 MT milk and dairy products annually.

Even as the state contributes nearly 25% to the country's food grain security, the state's existing storage capacity stands at only 66 lakh MT, which needs to be expanded to 130 lakh MT to meet future requirements, the officials of the food, civil supplies and consumer affairs department said in a review meeting that chief minister Naya...