Question

The role played by the government in protecting the interests of all sections of the society are:

• The government has fixed ‘minimum wages’ so that the workers are able to fulfil their basic needs.
• The government ensures the distribution of rice, wheat, sugar and kerosene at a reasonable rate for the poor under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
• The government also announces the support price for the crops to safeguard the interest of the farmers and save them from the exploitation by the moneylenders, village touts, wholesalers and retail giants.
• The government also provides electricity, irrigational facilities, technical assistance, loan and insurance facilities at subsidised rates.