The states have taken several measures to buy food grains after the Centre restricted the open market sale scheme. These measures include: 1. Direct purchase from farmers: Many states have initiated direct procurement from farmers to ensure uninterrupted food grain supply. This helps provide a fair price to farmers and ensures food security. 2. State procurement agencies: States have strengthened their procurement agencies to procure food grains directly from farmers. These agencies are responsible for conducting procurement operations efficiently and transparently. 3. Increasing MSP: States have increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of food grains to motivate farmers to sell their produce to the government procurement agencies. This move ensures that farmers receive a remunerative price. 4. Creating storage infrastructure: States are investing in building storage infrastructure such as warehouses and modernizing existing storage facilities to prevent spoilage of food grains and ensure their long-term availability. 5. Farmer assistance programs: Various state governments are implementing farmer assistance programs that provide support and information to farmers about procurement procedures, MSPs, and other related aspects. These measures are aimed at enabling efficient and timely procurement of food grains by the states, ensuring food security and supporting the welfare of farmers.