Question

Initially who were the coverage target group under PDS(PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM)

Answer 1

the people below the poverty line

Answer 2

Foodgrains for distribution in RPDS areas were issued to the states at 50 paise below the Central Issue Price. The entitlement was 20 kg grain per card. Subsequently in June, 1997, the central government launched the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) with focus on the poor families.