Question

Explain any three features of Public Distribution System.

Answer 1

Following are the features of PDS.

1. It is used as an important activity of the state to ensure food security to the people, particularly the poor ones.
2. The prices of the goods sold through PDS in fair prices shops will be less than that of the market price. The cost of this price difference will be borne by the government. This amount is known as subsidy.
3. This system controls unscrupulous rise in prices for essential goods in the markets.