- Procurement: FCI to hand over procurement of wheat, paddy, rice to states. FCI to accept only surplus from states.
- PDS and NFSA: Re-look at 67% population coverage, bring down to 40%. Increase grain per person to 7kg for priority households. Link pricing for priority households to MSP (50% of MSP).
- Cash Transfers: Gradual introduction of cash transfers in PDS.
- Stocking and Movement: FCI to outsource stocking. Convert old storages to silos. Containerize grain movement.
- Buffer Stocking: Transparent liquidation policy for surplus stocks. Greater flexibility for FCI in OMSS and export markets.
- Labour: Prioritize mechanization of depots to reduce reliance on departmental labor.
- Direct Subsidy to Farmers: Give direct cash subsidy (Rs. 7000/ha) to farmers in lieu of fertilizer subsidies. Deregulate fertilizer sector.
- Computerization: End-to-end computerization of food management system.