describe five functions of public distribution system in india.
The functions of public distribution system are
1. Provide foodgrains and other essential items to the poor at subsidised prices.
2. To procure foodgrains from farmers at minimum support prices.
3. To store the foodgrains so that they can be distributed through PDS outlets.
4. To transport foodgrains from mandis to warehouses and from warehouses to PDS outlets.
5. To identify households who are eligible to obtain foodgrains from the PDS.
1. Provide foodgrains and other essential items to the poor at subsidised prices.
2. To procure foodgrains from farmers at minimum support prices.
3. To store the foodgrains so that they can be distributed through PDS outlets.
4. To transport foodgrains from mandis to warehouses and from warehouses to PDS outlets.
5. To identify households who are eligible to obtain foodgrains from the PDS.