Evaluate the role of co-operatives in food security.
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Along with the government, cooperatives are also playing an important role in ensuring food security in India, especially in the southern and western parts of the country.
The cooperative societies set up shops to sell low-priced goods to the poor.
Out of all fair-price shops running in Tamil Nadu, around 94 per cent are being run by cooperatives.
Mother Dairy, in Delhi, is involved in providing milk and vegetables at controlled rates decided by the government
Amul, responsible for the White Revolution in India, is a cooperative involved in providing milk and milk products.
The Academy of Development Science (ADS) in Maharashtra has been involved in the setting up of Grain Banks in different regions. It organises training and capacity-building programmes on food security for NGOs. Its efforts are also directed towards influencing the government’s policy on food security.
Thus, through these examples, it can be seen that cooperative are playing an active role in the distribution of food and related items.
⏩ Role of the co-operatives in food security:-
☞ The co-operatives are playing a crucial role in providing food security in India, especially in the southern and western parts of the country.
☞ The co-operatives societies has set up shops to sell low-priced goods to poor people.
☞ Out of all fair price shops running in Tamil Nadu, around 94 % are being run by the co-operatives.
☞ In Delhi, Mother Diary is making strides in the provision of milk and vegetables.
☞ In Gujarat, Amul is the success story of co-operatives in milk and milk products. It has resulted in White Revolution in the country.
☞ In Maharashtra, Academy of Developmental Science (ADS), has facilitated a network of NGOs for setting up grain banks in different regions.
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