Day 33
Agriculture & FoodSkim2025-08-14
FCI Reports Record High Foodgrain Buffer Stocks
What Happened
The Food Corporation of India reported central pool foodgrain stocks reached 72.6 million tonnes as of August 2025. Rice stocks hit a 20-year high of 38 million tonnes, nearly triple the mandatory buffer norm of 13.54 million tonnes.
Why It Matters
While ensuring food security, these record levels highlight challenges in open-ended procurement and the urgent need for better storage management and crop diversification.
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