For meeting the prescribed minimum buffer stock norms for food security
For monthly release of food grains for supply through Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS)
For meeting emergency situations arising out of unexpected crop failure, natural disasters, etc.
For the purpose of Price stabilisation or market intervention to augment supply, so as to help moderate the open market prices.
The crops are procured at MSP so that the farmers do not suffer negatively for producing more.
In times of deficit, government releases the buffer stocks in a phased manner so that interests of the consumers do not suffer, and they are able to meet their nutritional requirements at reasonable prices
