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name one government agency which is involved in procuring food grains (like wheat and rice ) from farmer and storing them properly.

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The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a central government agency. It is involved in procuring food grains (like wheat and rice ) from farmer. This agency maintain sufficient stock in the country and price stabilisation.

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