Public distribution system (PDS) Archives

Objective: The primary goal of PDS is to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing subsidized food grains to the economically weaker sections, ensuring that no one goes hungry.
Distribution Network: PDS operates through Fair Price Shops (FPS) spread across the country. These shops are responsible for distributing the subsidized commodities to eligible families.
Targeted Beneficiaries: The system targets Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) families. The introduction of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2013 further streamlined the system, prioritizing the most vulnerable.
Subsidized Rates: Food grains and other essential items are provided at much lower prices than the market rate, making them accessible to those in need.
Challenges and Reforms: Despite its noble objectives, PDS faces issues like leakage, diversion of food grains, and inefficient targeting. To address these, the government has introduced measures such as digital ration cards, biometric authentication, and direct benefit transfers (DBT).

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