Public Stockholding Programme

About — Public Stockholding Programme

A **Public Stockholding Programme** refers to government initiatives that procure, store, and distribute food stocks to stabilize prices, ensure food security, and support farmers. Critical during crises, it shields vulnerable populations from volatility, as seen in India’s **National Food Security Act (2013)**, which covers 67% of its population through subsidized grain reserves. The WTO debates its trade-distorting subsidies.