State the two components of food security system.
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1) 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 .
2) PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM :- The food procured by the FCI is distributed through govt. regulated ration shops among the poorer section of the society . The is called the public distribution system .
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 .
2) PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM :- The food procured by the FCI is distributed through govt. regulated ration shops among the poorer section of the society . The is called the public distribution system .
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