Question

what is meant by buffer stock? Why the government created?​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

• The purchased food grains are stored in the granaries and called buffer stock.

• This is done to distribute food grains 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 to resolve the shortage of food during adverse weather condition or during a period of calamity