Public Distribution System: An Exploration of Constraints in Rural  and Urban Areas

Boniga Mohan Uday Raj; Korabandi Suhasini; Thatigutla Lavanya; Desireddy Srinivasa Reddy; Kallakuri Supriya

doi:10.9734/acri/2024/v24i121017

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Public Distribution System: An Exploration of Constraints in Rural and Urban Areas

Boniga Mohan Uday Raj, Korabandi Suhasini, Thatigutla Lavanya, Desireddy Srinivasa Reddy, Kallakuri Supriya

Archives of Current Research International · pp. 275–281 · Published 28 Dec 2024

10.9734/acri/2024/v24i121017

Abstract

India's Public Distribution System (PDS) plays a critical role in addressing poverty and enhancing food security by providing essential commodities at subsidized rates. Despite its significant contributions, the system faces numerous challenges, including poor quality of food grains, irregular supply, and limited availability of specified items. This study investigates these constraints in Telangana, employing Garrett’s ranking technique to evaluate issues faced by beneficiaries across urban and rural areas. Data collected from 240 beneficiaries reveal that poor quality food grains and the non-availability of specified items are the most pressing concerns. The findings emphasize the need for improved quality control, timely supply chain management, and expansion of item availability to enhance the efficacy of the PDS and ensure equitable food security.

Food security food grain quality nutritional security poverty alleviation Public Distribution System (PDS) rural and urban households

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Boniga Mohan Uday Raj, Korabandi Suhasini, Thatigutla Lavanya, Desireddy Srinivasa Reddy, Kallakuri Supriya (2024). Public Distribution System: An Exploration of Constraints in Rural and Urban Areas. Archives of Current Research International , 275–281. https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i121017

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Boniga Mohan Uday Raj — Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad-500030, India.
Korabandi Suhasini — Department of Agricultural Economics, PJTAU, Hyderabad-500030, India.
Thatigutla Lavanya — Department of Agricultural Economics, PJTAU, Hyderabad-500030, India.
Desireddy Srinivasa Reddy — Department of Agricultural Economics, PJTAU, Hyderabad-500030, India.
Kallakuri Supriya — Department of Statistics and Mathematics, PJTAU, Hyderabad-500030, India.

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