Paper I · 6 Indian Economy & Planning · 6.5.1 Agriculture and rural economy

6.5.1.7 Food security: FCI, buffer stocks, PDS and the National Food Security Act 2013

The FCI procures and stores grain, the PDS distributes it, and the NFSA 2013 made subsidised foodgrains a legal entitlement for up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban people.

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Key terms

  • FCI
  • buffer stock
  • PDS
  • TPDS
  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana
  • NFSA 2013
  • PMGKAY
  • Shanta Kumar committee
  • One Nation One Ration Card

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