Abstract:Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) a part of the Poverty Alleviation Programme of Indian Government. This scheme was introduced in 1997. PDS, a rationing instrument, which entitle, households to specific quantities, essential commodities selected and food grains at reasonable prices to BPL, APL and AAY families. The present study focused on the Performance of TPDS in Karnataka in recent years and food security supporting an ambitious new Annabhagya scheme was introduced. The scheme consists of brief in… Show more
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