Question

what is the current status of public distribution system in India

Answer 1

Public Distribution System (PDS)

Explanation:

Public Distribution System (PDS) was established by the Indian government to facilitate distribution of food grains among the nation's poor. The system has nearly 4.6 lakhs ration shops established to date and they aid in distribution of food grains like rice and wheat, sugar, dal, kerosene, etc. These items are sold in these fair price shops for a discounted price. When established PDS was the same for the poor and non-poor. But was later refined to be more targetted towards the poor.

PDS makes food items affordable and accessible to the poor of the country in both urban and rural India. PDS has helped prevent famine by moving food from surplus to deficit regions. It also supports farmers as procurement by the government gives them income security and hence encourages production.