Question

since 1970s,india has avoided famine even during adverse weather conditions? give reason.​

Answer 1

-Despite facing many issues,India has not faced any famines during the last 50 years mainly due to 2 reasons

1.Free speech and independent media,In 1962,Both China and India faced famines.But in India,it didnt affect much due to parties and media taking up this issue and pressuring the government.Albeit in China,The government oppressed the issues and this resulted in a fatal famine

2.Food Corporation of India reduces famines by enacting buffer stocks,These are collected from farmers at a higher price and is either stored or sold at lower prices to the poor,The stored food is then given to famine prone areas

Answer 2

Answer:

Since 1970's India has avoided famine because of the Green Revolution there was a bumper production of foodgrains in a country during the green revolution. Variety of crops were grown during this time . The availability of food grains at the country level has further been ensured with carefully designed food security system by the government

The system has two components :

( a) Buffer stock

( b) Public Distribution System