Targeted Public Distribution System

Performance and Inefficiencies – A Study by NCAER

Parmod Kumar

Targeted Public Distribution System: Performance and Inefficiencies – A Study by NCAER by Parmod Kumar examines the effectiveness of India's Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), focusing on whether food grains distributed through the system reach the most marginalised sections of society.

Drawing on data from several Indian states, the study analyses the factors that influence the performance of the TPDS. It highlights the importance of accurately identifying poor households, aligning the number of beneficiaries with Planning Commission estimates, and establishing an effective and efficient food-grain delivery system.

The book presents research findings and policy suggestions aimed at encouraging informed debate on food security and promoting innovative approaches to make the TPDS more effective and pro-poor.

Key Features

• Examines the performance and inefficiencies of India's Targeted Public Distribution System.

• Investigates whether food grains reach the most marginalised sections of society.

• Analyses the identification of poor households and beneficiary targeting.

• Highlights the role of state governments in improving food-grain delivery.

• Presents research findings and policy suggestions related to food security.

• Offers insights into making the TPDS more effective and pro-poor.

Product Details

• Author: Parmod Kumar

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2010

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 392

• ISBN-10: 8171887988

• ISBN-13: 9788171887989

• Item Weight: 1 kg 40 g

• Dimensions: 20.32 × 3.05 × 27.94 cm