Allocation of functions

01) Overall food management and administration of the country;

02) Implementation of the national food policy strategy;

03) Establishment of a reliable national food security system;

04) Formulation and implementation of various development plans in the food sector;

05) Monitoring the food supply situation in the country;

06) Procurement and distribution of food grains (rice and wheat)

07) Establishment of an uninterrupted supply system of food grains;

08) Ensuring supply through rationing and other distribution channels;

09) Ensuring stability of market prices of food items;

10) Ensuring adequate stockpiling of quality food and preservation of quality of stock;

11) Matters related to food budget, accounting and financial management, food planning, research and storage;

12) Ensuring minimum price of production products for food grain producers;

13) Investigation and investigation on any matter entrusted to the Food Department.