The Public Distribution System (PDS) evolved as a system of management of scarcity through distribution of foodgrains at affordable prices.
Eligibility
- Should be an Indian citizen
- All families below the poverty line is eligible.
- Any family which does not have a member between ages 15 and 59 years of age.
- Any family which has a disabled member is also eligible to avail of benefits under Pradhan Mantri Awas Gramin Yojana
- Those who do not have a permanent job and only engage in casual labour.
Benefits
- 35 kg of rice or wheat every month, while a household above the poverty line is entitled to 15 kg of food grain on a monthly basis.
- Being implemented as ONORC to enable migrant workers to receive the food grains wherever they are working.
