Food Security

Policy Options for Tamil Nadu

A. M. Swaminathan

Food Security: Policy Options for Tamil Nadu by A. M. Swaminathan examines the role of public distribution systems in ensuring food security and supporting poverty reduction. The book highlights Tamil Nadu's public distribution system, which is recognised for its efficient delivery of essential food commodities to people at subsidised prices.

Based on a field study of consumer perceptions and discussions with representatives of different stakeholders, the study evaluates the existing programme and presents suggestions for possible improvements. It focuses on modifications that are likely to receive broad public acceptance and support.

The book also presents Tamil Nadu's experience as a model that could be adapted by other states in India, offering useful insights into food security policies and the effective delivery of essential commodities.

Key Features

• Examines food security policies and public distribution systems in Tamil Nadu.

• Highlights the role of subsidised food distribution in poverty reduction and controlling inflation.

• Studies consumer perceptions and stakeholder perspectives.

• Offers practical suggestions for improving the public distribution system.

• Explores policy modifications aimed at gaining wider public acceptance.

• Presents Tamil Nadu's public distribution system as a model for other Indian states.

Product Details

• Author: A. M. Swaminathan

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2009

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 174

• ISBN-10: 8171887295

• ISBN-13: 9788171887293

• Item Weight: 408 g

• Dimensions: 15.88 × 1.52 × 23.5 cm

• Country of Origin: India