Question

how is food security ensured in india

Answer 1

(i)Buffer Stock: Buffer stock is the stock of foodgrains, namely wheat and rice procured by the govt. through Food Corporation of India (FCI). The FCI purchases wheat and rice from the farmers in states where there is surplus production.


The purchased foodgrains are stored in granaries. This is done to distribute foodgrains in the deficit areas and among the poorer strata of society at a price lower than the market price also known as Issue price. This also helps in resolving the problem of shortage of food during adverse weather conditions or during the period of calamity.


(ii)Public Distribution System: The food procured by the FCI is distributed through govt. regulated ration shops among the poorer section of the society. This is called the public distribution system.

Answer 2

India has become self sufficient in foodgrains during the last 30 years because a variety of crops grown all over the country. The availability of foodgrains at the country level is increased. It was done with a carefully designed food security system of the government.

The system consists of two components :

• Buffer Stock

• Public Distribution System.