Question

What is buffer stock? how the government does use this stock to ensure food security in the country?

Answer 1

buffere stock is a reserved stock which
is done by buying items from Farmers a msp
this is done by fci
gov. ensure food security by the stock by using it into the remote areas which are more prone to t disasters

Answer 2

Buffer stock is the stock of food grains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through Food Corporation of India (FCI).

This is done to distribute food grains in the deficit areas and among the poorer strata of the society at a price lower than the market price also known as issue price. This also helps resolve the problem of shortage of food during adverse weather conditions.