Consider the following statements about the Public Distribution System :
- 1. The Public Distribution System is operated under the joint responsibility of Centre and State/Union Territories.
- 2. Food Corporation of India has assumed the responsibility for procurement, storage and transportation of food grains to the State Governments.
- 3. Both Centre and State have the joint responsibility to identify eligible beneficiaries.
- 4. Some States also distribute additional items of mass consumption through the PDS outlets such as pulses, edible oil, etc.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
Statement 2 is correct. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the primary agency responsible for the procurement, storage, and movement of food grains to the depots from where they are transported to the States/UTs for distribution under the PDS.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The identification of eligible households and issuance of ration cards is primarily the responsibility of the respective State/UT Governments.
Statement 4 is correct. While the Central Government focuses on essential food grains like wheat, rice, sugar, and kerosene, many States/UTs distribute additional items of mass consumption such as pulses, edible oils, salt, etc., through the PDS outlets using their own resources.