The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has taken multiple steps to address the issue of food scarcity in the country, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the latest ones:

• The implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, which aims to provide free food grains to the vulnerable sections of the society for the next few months.
• The FCI has increased the number of outlets for the public distribution system and ensured that the food grains reach the intended beneficiaries in a timely manner.
• The FCI has also facilitated the procurement of grains from farmers and ensured that they receive minimum support price for their produce.
• The FCI has initiated digital initiatives such as e-procurement, e-auction and e-payment to improve transparency and accountability.
• The FCI has increased the storage capacity of its warehouses and encouraged the states to set up their own warehouses to ensure that food grains are available throughout the year.

These steps are aimed at ensuring that no one goes hungry in the country and the FCI continues to play a crucial role in addressing the issue of food scarcity.