Question

What are the measures suggested to remove the defects of Public Distribution System?

Answer 1

The following measures should be taken to improve the present Public Distribution System(PDS):

1) Implementation of measures such as door-step delivery of food grains.

2) Improving the viability of fair price shop operations.

3) Greater monitoring and vigilance. The PDS has been criticised because: Instances of hunger are prevalent despite overflowing granaries. The FCI godowns are overflowing with grains where some are rotting away and some are eaten by rats.