Problems in Public Distribution System

D. Lavanya, Dr. R. Velmurugan

Abstract


To minimize the poverty level among general public, Government of India promoted Public distribution system for extending basic necessary goods at subsidized rates. But their primary motto has not been fulfilled due to numerous problems prevailing in PDS. Thus, an attempt has been made in this study to ascertain the Problems prevailing in PDS. The result of the study indicates that Adulteration, Distribution of inferior quality goods, Under Weighment are the common problems found in Public distribution system.


Keywords


Public distribution System; Adulteration; Under Weighment.

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