Food security long 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by MSP?
A
The Food Corporation of India purchases wheat and rice from farmers at pre-announced prices called Minimum Support Price
2
Q
List any three characteristics of Public Distribution System ?
A
/ It procures grain from FCI and distributes among the impoverished section of society.
/ There are almost 4.6 Lakh shops under PDS system reaching the farthest corner of country
/ It distributes food grain through ration card.