How does PDS ensures food security in India?
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Government regulated shops: The food procured by the FCI is distributed through government regulated ration shops among the poorer section of the society.
Food at lower cost: Ration shops also known as Fair Price Shops keep stock of foodgrains,
sugar, kerosene oil for cooking.
Stabilising prices:The PDS has proved to be the most effective instrument of government policy over the years in stabilising prices and making food available to consumers at affordable prices.
Increase in food production: The system, including the minimum support price and procurement..
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How does PDS ensures food security in india ?
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PDS - Public distribution system which distributes subsidised food and non food items to india's poor and food security is ensured in india if enough food is available for all the persons have the capacity to buy food of acceptable quality and there is no barrier on access to food. India has become self sufficient in food grains during the last thirty years because of a variety of crops grown all over the country.