Question

Explain the working of public distribution system in ration shops

Answer 1

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Definition: Public distribution system is a government-sponsored chain of shops entrusted with the work of distributing basic food and non-food commodities to the needy sections of the society at very cheap prices. Wheat, rice, kerosene, sugar, etc.

Fair price shop (Ration Shops): Fair Price Shops (FPS) are called at ration shops in general way. In these centres, the consumer gets a Ration Card on the basis of which he is given food grains. The state government has given license to the Ration Shops to sell the food grains at comparatively lower price.

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