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why is buffer stock created by government

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Answered by tofani
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mereena
Dec '16
Due to the following reasons, buffer stock is created by the government
(i) A buffer stock of food grains is created by the government, so that it can be distributed in food deficit areas and among the poorer strata of society at a price much lower than the market price.
(ii) A buffer stock also helps to resolve the problem1’ of food shortage during adverse weather conditions, a disaster or a calamity.
(iii) Maintaining buffer stock is a step taken by the government in order to ensure food security.
Answered by ImMrGenius
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Buffer stock is created by the government so that it can be used in the times of natural calamities and times of emergency.It is mainly wheat and rice which is stored by the government.
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