Question

Explain the role of cooperatives in food security in India.justify your statement.

Answer 1

The cooperative society set up shops to sell low priced good to poor people.

For eg. In Delhi, Mother Dairy ensures that milk and vegetables are made available to people at controlled rates decided by the government.

In Gujarat, Amul is credited for presenting and example of a successful cooperative that brought about white revolution in the entire nation.

Academy of development sciences in Maharashtra facilitates a network of NGOs to ensure smooth functioning of grain banks. The grain bank programme is known for its innovative food security intervention.