Malfunctioning of the public distribution systems: an empirical analysis.
Abstract
Public distribution system (PDS), which
acquired prominence in India during the
Second World War period, has evolved over
the years as a major policy instrument of the
government to ameliorate difficulties caused
by shortages and price increases of
foodgrains and other essential items. The
commodities supplied at subsidized prices
through PDS are aimed to benefit the more
vulnerable sections of the society. Questions,
however, have been raised about the
effectiveness and efficiency of PDS in
achieving its objectives which assume more
importance because of the large quantum of
subsidy involved.
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