Question

Distinguish between Revamped Public Distribution System [RPDS] & Targeted Public Distribution System [TPDS]. {Class 9}

Give 5 differences each.

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Answer 1

TPDS - Targeted Public distribution system
was launched in 1997.

Under this ,TPDS  introduced the principle of targeting the poor in all areas.

It was more target based, and aimed at adopting differential price policy for the poor.

RPDS-In 1992, Revamped Public Distribution System (RPDS) was launched

Under this the target was to provide the benefits of PDS to remote and backward areas.

It aimed at universal delivery.

Answer 2

RPDS: in 1992, revamped public distribution system was introduced in 1,700 blocks in the country. the target was to privide benefit of the system to remote areas of the country.

TPDS: from 1997, targeted public distribution system was introduced to adopt the principle of targeting the poor in all areas.

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