Studies indicate that Southern states of India have a good record in the public distribution system.

Question

Read the given paragraph and answer the question.

'' Studies indicate that Southern states of India have a good record in the public distribution system. Notably, these are the states that have followed a universal PDS system which means that low cost food grains would be available to all. This Is in contrast to other states where poor families have been Identified and food grains are sold to at different prices to poor and non-poor. Even among the poor, the very poor have different entitlements, or guarantees for access. ''

Interpret the relation between the PDS and food security.

Answer 1

1. People get food grains at reasonable prices through public distribution system. 

2. The government ensures it through Food Corporation of India.

3. The Government should take suitable measures to reduce lapses in distribution and ensures benefit to the target groups.

 4. The various concepts of PDS like Anganwadis. Mid-day meals and fair price shops etc., provide food security to the different low income groups.

Thus there is a close relation between the PDS and food security.