New Delhi, July 22 -- Summary
Odisha's Public Distribution System (PDS) faces challenges after a year under the new government.
Despite efforts to clean up bogus ration cards, only 10% of the target was achieved.
The state saved Rs 600 crore annually due to policy changes, but transparency issues persist.
Revising exclusion criteria and expanding coverage remain crucial for addressing malnutrition and food insecurity.
The Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) covers approximately 80 crore (800 million) people nationwide, including 3.26 crore (32.6 million) in Odisha. The state government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party recently completed a year in power. Immediately after taking the reins, the ...
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