Performance of State Food Corporations: A Study of Punjab

Abstract

Punjab state is an agriculture dominated economy. It is the second largest producer of wheat after Uttar Pradesh. Punjab contributes maximum share to central food grain pool, so it is called food basket of India. Food being the first and most important need of human being requires special attention. It is the responsibility of the Government to fulfill the basic needs of the public. State Government of Punjab is trying to achieve this function through different State Food Corporations. The procurement, storage and distribution are the paramount functions of State Food Corporations. Food-grain management strategy of Government of India involves; procurement, proper storage and availability to the public of food-grains. Present paper focuses on the performance of State Food Corporations and various control problems.