A. For small-scale storage

♤ PAU bin: This is a galvanized metal iron structure. Its capacity ranges from 1.5 to 15 quintals. Designed by Punjab Agricultural University.

♤ Pusa bin: This storage structure is made of mud or bricks with a polythene film embedded within the walls.

Buffer Stock Policy of the GOI

The concept of buffer stock was first introduced during the IV Five Year Plan (1969-74).

Buffer stock of food grains in the Central Pool is maintained by the GOI for:

♤ meeting the prescribed minimum buffer stock norms for food security

♤ monthly release of food grains for supply through TPDS and Other Welfare Schemes

♤ meeting emergency situations arising out of unexpected crop failure, natural disasters, etc.

♤ price stabilisation or market intervention to augment supply so as to help moderate the open market prices.

♤ Hapur Tekka: It is a cylindrical rubberised cloth structure supported by bamboo poles on a metal tube base, and has a small hole in the bottom through which grain can be removed.