Question

The function of Academy of Development Sciences (ADS) in Maharashtra is _____.

• A. Strengthening rationing system
• B. Identifying poor families below poverty line
• C. Facilitating network for setting up grain banks in different regions
• D. Fixing Minimum Support Price

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Facilitating network for setting up grain banks in different regions

Academy of Development Science (ADS) in Maharashtra has facilitated a network of NGOs for setting up grain banks in different regions. ADS organises training and capacity building programmes on food security for NGOs. Grain Banks are now slowly taking shape in different parts of Maharashtra. ADS efforts to set up Grain Banks, to facilitate replication through other NGOs and to influence the Government’s policy on food security are thus paying rich dividends. The ADS Grain Bank programme is acknowledged as a successful and innovative food security intervention.