Public Distribution System
Coverage of Public Distribution System in the Nexus archive.
- Calcutta High Court stays discontinuation of PDS benefits to woman over SIR deletion
The Calcutta High Court has stayed the discontinuation of public distribution system (PDS) benefits to a woman linked to her deletion from the State Identity Register (SIR). The Bengal government notified that SIR deletions would affect PDS and Annapurna Bhandar scheme benefits, but the Supreme Court emphasized that electoral roll exclusions should not impact unrelated welfare programs.
- Kerala delegation examines A.P. paddy procurement and PDS systems
A Kerala delegation is studying Andhra Pradesh's paddy procurement, payment, storage, and Public Distribution System (PDS) practices. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob stated the evaluation aims to assess potential adoption of these systems in Kerala.
- T.N. govt. to ink pact with Centre for AI-enabled grievance redressal system for PDS beneficiaries
The Tamil Nadu government plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement an AI-enabled grievance redressal system for Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries. Before finalizing the agreement, the state aims to include district-level officers under the grievance redressal framework.
- Lokayukta orders probe into irregularities in distribution of essential commidities under Public Distribution System
The Lokayukta has ordered an investigation into irregularities in the distribution of essential commodities under the Public Distribution System. The probe aims to address issues in the allocation and delivery of these goods.
- Hospital staff prepare meals, but contractor paid ₹12 lakh per month in Bidar
Hospital staff in Bidar district prepare meals while a contractor is paid ₹12 lakh monthly. The Karnataka State Food Commission has identified irregularities in the Public Distribution System (PDS), hospitals, and hostels in the region.
- Andhra Pradesh launches ‘Mee Mart’ to modernise public distribution system
Andhra Pradesh has launched 'Mee Mart' to modernize its public distribution system, with outlets offering over 250 daily-use products at ₹3 to ₹5 below market prices. As of now, 553 of the planned 1,000 stores are ready for operation.
- Kerala govt. restructures tide-over wheat distribution policy
The Kerala government has restructured its tide-over wheat distribution policy to prevent food grain wastage within the public distribution system. The directive focuses on optimizing resource allocation in the state's public distribution framework.
- Why West Bengal’s decision of linking social security benefits to SIR is being challenged | Explained
West Bengal's decision to link the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana to the results of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is being contested by an independent trade union. The move has sparked legal and social debates over its impact on social security benefits.
- Plea claims ration linked to SIR in West Bengal, SC asks petitioner to move HC
A Supreme Court plea alleges a link between the working of the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana with the SIR in West Bengal. The court directed the petitioner to approach the High Court instead.