States Lifted Only 70% Additional Foodgrains Released by Centre

The Indian government’s procurement system is under public scrutiny by farmers, millers, and other experts who highlight inconsistent operating procedures as the reason why large stockpiles go undistributed to millions of food-insecure families and individuals, which is 25% of the population, according to one article. Stockpiles that are not lifted often generate postharvest loss of grain due to improper storage.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-19/india/36431139_1_lakh-tons-market-sales-scheme-omss

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