How the PDS has softened the blow
Extensive cover, increased allotments and a relatively efficient distribution system have helped Tamil Nadu cope with the rise in food prices Tamil Nadu is reputed to have one of the best Public Distribution Systems in the country, with a majority aware of their entitlements and demanding their quotas from ration shops under the scheme The Public Distribution System is the only safety net for the poor and the low-income groups against inflation. Rice at Rs. 2 a kg, sugar at Rs. 13.50 a kg and wheat at Rs. 7.50 a kg shield them from the soaring prices in the open market.
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