Food Security in India

The rising Minimum Support Prices (MSP), along with increased transportation and storage costs of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), have contributed to the increased maintenance costs.

Per capita consumption of rice in rural India decreased from 6.38 Kg in 2004-05 to 5.98 Kg in 2011-12.

Cooperatives contribute to food security by setting up shops that sell low-priced goods, particularly in southern and western India.

<p>PDS dealers are sometimes involved in malpractices like diverting grains to open markets, selling poor quality grains, and irregular shop hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The per capita consumption of PDS wheat has doubled in both rural and urban India since 2004-05.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India's foodgrain production was 252.22 million tonnes in 2015–16 and increased to 275.68 million tonnes in 2016–17.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uttar Pradesh produced 26.87 million tonnes and Madhya Pradesh produced 17.69 million tonnes of wheat in 2015–16.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>West Bengal produced 15.75 million tonnes and Uttar Pradesh produced 12.51 million tonnes of rice in 2015–16.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Green Revolution led to self-sufficiency in foodgrains and helped avoid famines even during adverse weather conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Policymakers adopted measures aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in food grains following Independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indira Gandhi released a special stamp titled 'Wheat Revolution' in July 1968 to recognize the achievements in wheat production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The percentage of seasonal and chronic hunger has declined in India over the years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of buffer stock is to ensure food grain availability in deficit areas and provide food to poorer sections at lower than market prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The PDS distributes food procured by the government through ration shops to the economically weaker sections of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The FCI procures surplus food grains from farmers and manages the distribution through the public distribution system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary food grains involved are wheat and rice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ration shops provide a regulated outlet for distributing food grains to the poorer sections at subsidized prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ration shops often face issues such as lack of adequate supply, corruption, and mismanagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buffer stock provides a safety net by ensuring food availability during natural disasters or adverse conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buffer stock is a vital component of India's food security system, ensuring a stable supply of food grains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Procurement from surplus states ensures that food availability is balanced across regions and supports local farmers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ration shops provide essential food items like grains, sugar, and kerosene at prices lower than the market rate to families with ration cards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The introduction of rationing in India was initiated due to the Bengal famine in the 1940s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are three types of ration cards: Antyodaya, BPL, and APL, which help identify the socioeconomic status of families for distributing subsidies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Families can collect a stipulated amount of foodgrains, sugar, and kerosene each month from the ration shop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rationing system was revived in the 1960s due to acute food shortages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Key food intervention programs introduced included the Public Distribution System (PDS), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and Food-for-Work (FFW).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Public Distribution System (PDS) is significant as it provides continued access to food grains to the population, especially the poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food intervention programs in India have evolved with restructurings and new launches to adapt to changing needs and administrative experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The NSSO provides important data on poverty levels, which informs the government’s approach to social welfare and food security programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One can determine the prices by visiting the ration shop and comparing them to prices at local grocery stores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In 2014, the foodgrain stock with the government was 65.3 million tonnes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The specific minimum buffer stock norm is not provided in the content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The granaries were overflowing due to consistently high levels of foodgrain stocks, exceeding buffer norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) has induced farmers to change their land usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh are noted for high concentrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intensive rice cultivation has led to environmental degradation and a decrease in water levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High buffer stocks can lead to waste, deterioration of grain quality, and high carrying costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Government schemes have facilitated the distribution of foodgrains, improving the stock situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverting land has reduced the production of coarse grains, which are staples for the poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High MSP encourages farmers to focus on rice and wheat, reducing crop diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers