describe the role of FCIin providing food security in India

FCI  stands for Food Corporation of India which was set up under Food corporation Act 1964.  It has the following roles to play in ensuring food security in India

 ​i)  FCI purchases wheat and rice from the farmers in states where there is surplus production. 
(ii) They announce Minimum Support Price (MSP) on which government buy the surplus from the farmers. 
(iii) They keep the record and maintain the buffer stock. 
(iv). It ensures distribution of food grains throughout the country through public distribution system.

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