PDS is the most important step taken by the government of India towards ensuring food security.
(i) It procures grain from FCI and distributes among the impoverished section of society.
(ii) There are almost 4.6 Lakh shops under PDS system reaching the farthest corner of country.
(iii) It distributes food grain through ration card and undergoes changes according to the need of society.

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