Question

what is the minimum buffer stock norms of FCI

Answer 1

The minimum rice in central pool should be nearly 118 lakh tons on January first , 122 lakh tons on April first, 98 lakh tons on July first and fifty two lakh tons on October first.
Also the minimum wheat should be nearly 82 lakh tons on January first, forty lakh tons on April first, 171 lakh tons on July first and 110 lakh tons on October first.

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Answer 2

The Buffer norms are the minimum food grains the Centre should have in the Central pool at the beginning of each quarter to meet requirement of public distribution system and other welfare measures. The last changes in the Buffer norms were in April 2005 and according to the norm: The minimum rice in the Central pool should be 118 lakh tons on January 1, 122 lakh tons on April 1, 98 lakh ton on July 1 and 52 lakh tons on October 1. Similarly, the quantity of wheat should be 82 lakh tons on January 1, 40 lakh tons on April 1, 171 lakh tons on July 1 and 110 lakh ton on October 1.