Question

explain the activities of food corporation of india

Answer 1

FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA:
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the main agency responsible for the execution of the food policies of Central Government. Functions of the FCI primarily relate to the purchase, storage, movement, transportation, distribution and sale of food-grains on behalf of the Central Government. It is also engaged in the handling, storing and distribution of sugar for some States. The Government of India lays down the prices of food-grains which are to be purchased/procured and issued, the incidental charges and the quantum of allotment to the States, as also other relevant policy matters.

Answer 2

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• The Food Corporation of India purchase wheat and rice from the farmers in state where there is surplus production.

• The farmers are paid a pre announced price for their crops that is called MSP

• The MSP is declared by the government every year before the soaring section to provide incentives to the farmers for raising the production of their crops.

• The Purchase food grains are stored in granaries.

• The food procrated by FCI is distributed through government regulated ration shop.

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