28Jun 2024
NEED FOR A FOOD BUFFER POLICY
Why in the news? Open market sales of wheat and chana from buffer stocks have mitigated soaring inflation rates, maintaining price stability despite supply challenges. Increasing climate-induced supply shocks have highlighted the necessity for expanding buffer stocks to include other essential food items. Case for Buffering Staple Foods Buffering Wheat Stocks Government offloaded 34.82 lakh …
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