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What is meant by Public Distribution System?

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Public Distribution System (PDS) is a government regulated chain of ration shops entrusted with the work of distributing basic food and non-food commodities to the poorer sections of the society at subsidised prices.

Wheat, rice, kerosene, sugar, etc. are a few major commodities distributed by the Public Distribution System.



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