Mention if the given statement is true or false:

FCI is responsible for buying the surplus production of food grains from the states with our display and providing to the weaker sections of society.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is true.
To provide essential items to the weaker sections of society, FCI (Food Corporation of India) is responsible for buying the surplus production of food grains from the states that produce surplus wheat, rice, sugar, etc. The farmers are provided with a price higher than the market price, known as MSP (Minimum Support Price). These food grains are sent to government-operated Kirana stores and sold to the poor people at a price lower than the market price. Thus, FCI helps in ensuring the food security of India.

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