Which is NOT the objective of Public Procurement and Distribution System followed by Indian Government ?

Options

A. Maintain price stability through creation of buffer stocks
B. Protect the interests of both consumers and poor farmers
C. Control the production of food grains
D. Reduce personal and regional inequality in the distribution

Answer

C

Explanation

The Indian food security system was established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution to distribute food and non-food items to India's poor at subsidised rates. Major commodities distributed include staple food grains, such as wheat, rice, sugar and essential fuels.