Overview
The Price Stabilisation Fund lets the government buy and store onion and pulses when prices are low and release them when prices rise, to protect consumers.
How It Works in Practice
Onion and pulses are the main buffer crops. NAFED and NCCF buy onion in Maharashtra and other states after the rabi harvest, store it, and release it in the lean months; pulses bought under price support are also held as buffer.
Rules and Support
Buffer stocks are held by NAFED and NCCF. The government also sells subsidised "Bharat" brand dal, atta, rice and onion through cooperatives when prices spike.
What It Means for Farmers and Traders
Releases are made through retail sales at fixed prices, sales to states, and open-market auctions. These operations can move mandi prices noticeably, so traders follow buffer announcements closely.
Companies, Bodies and Schemes
- NAFEDBuffer stocksAboutExplore
- NCCFBuffer and Bharat brand salesAboutExplore
- Department of Consumer AffairsPrice monitoringAboutExplore
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