What are the measures taken by the Indian government to control inflation through the supply of rice and wheat

Explain the recent decision of the Indian government to stop rice and wheat supply to States to control inflation.
The Indian government has taken several measures to control inflation through the supply of rice and wheat. These measures include:
  • Increasing production of rice and wheat to ensure adequate supply to the consumers
  • Using various distribution channels like Public Distribution System (PDS), Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other agencies to efficiently distribute the rice and wheat
  • Setting up a buffer stock to ensure the availability of rice and wheat
Recently, the government has decided to stop rice and wheat supply to states to control inflation. The decision was taken as a measure to reduce the surplus grains and prevent them from rotting in the warehouses. The government also plans to sell the surplus stock in the open market to increase the availability of the grains and lower the prices. However, this decision has drawn criticism from some state governments who rely on the supply of rice and wheat from the central government.
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