The Central Government maintains buffer stocks of food grains commensurate to the requirements...........

Economic Affairs Food Management

The Central Government maintains buffer stocks of food grains commensurate to the requirements of

1. Prescribed minimum buffer stocks for food security

2. Operational stocks for monthly releases through the PDS

3. Market intervention stocks for release in the open market to augment supply and help moderate open market price

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

The Central Government manages buffer stocks to ensure stability and security of food supply.
Prescribed minimum buffer stocks: These are maintained to guarantee food security during emergencies or bad harvests.
Operational stocks: These cater to the Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring that food grains are available for monthly distribution.
Market intervention stocks: These are released into the open market to stabilize prices when there are fluctuations.
Option 1: Only minimum buffer stocks are considered.
Option 2: Focuses just on operational stocks.
Option 3: Considers both minimum buffer and operational stocks.
Option 4: Takes into account all requirements: minimum buffer, operational, and market intervention.