Malpractices by PDS dealers
PDS dealers have also engaged in malpractice such as diverting grains to the open market for better margins, selling poor quality grains at ration shops, and irregular shop openings. Recently, the PDS has also seen a decline due to three different types of cards and varying price ranges. Under TPDS, families above the poverty line receive a little discount at the ration shop as they are offered three different prices. The APL families are charged almost as high as the open market prices, reducing their incentive to buy from ration shops.
Public Distribution System | Class 9
Accessibility of food implies that every individual has access to it, and affordability ensures that a person has sufficient financial means to purchase safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary requirements. Thus, a country can only be considered food-secure when there is an adequate supply of food for all individuals, everyone has the financial capacity to buy food of acceptable quality, and there are no barriers to accessing food.