the Government drew up a list of them which comprised 17 types of product whose supply would be ensured through the Programme for Production, Supply and Ckjntrol of the Basic Range of Products for General Consumption, agreed upon jointly by workers, employers and the Government. At the same time the productive and distributive capacity of CONASUPO was increased. A reorganization was carried out of the Industrial de Abastos (IDA), a semi-State enterprise regulating the market in meat. Furthermore, the subsidy on maize was transferred to tortillas, i.e. instead of subsidizing the millers and the tortilla manufacturers, it was possible to put tortillas on sale at low prices in the poorer districts. 215. In Mexico there is generally a normal supply of basic products, which has been favoured in years of good rainfall and supplemented with imports when it has been necessary. It is protected by the various methods of regulation the Government has at its disposal, particularly CONASUPO. 217. One of the instruments the Government has available for running its food and supply policy is CMIASUPO, which has been in operation for over 50 years as a system for regulating basic supplies, stimulating production and protecting consumers among the poorer sections of society by preventing through its activities speculative activities and attempts to comer the market in products making up the basic "shopping basket". 218. CONASUPO is at present conducting programmes connected with agricultural marketing, industrial processing and wholesale and retail distribution. To carry out these activities it relies on a system formed of its parent body and its sixteen branch enterprises, which because they are integrated make it possible to harmonize development and operational policies in all the activities comprising production, industrial processing, distribution and consumption of basic items. Among these enterprises are the CONASUPO Distribution Company, the CONASUPO Processed Milk Concern, the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Mexican government's efforts to ensure the supply of basic products to the general population, including a list of 17 types of products, the reorganization of the Industrial de Abastos (IDA), and the role of CONASUPO in regulating the market and protecting consumers. It also mentions the government's use of CMIASUPO as an instrument for running its food and supply policy. These efforts seem to be focused on ensuring food security and availability, rather than on any specific environmental or technological issues.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry