Question

why government should maintain a buffer stock?

Answer 1

government maintains a buffer stock of food grains because at time of emergency ex.drought or natural disaster they can provide food to people . for this they maintain huge silos , granaries etc.this help people to survive

Answer 2

Government should maintain buffer stock to distribute food grains in the deficit areas and among the poorer sections of society at a price lower than the market price . This also helps in solving the problem of shortage of food during bad harvest season or during periods of calamity.