(a) whether sugar supplied under the Public Distribution System (PDS) has failed
to reach the targeted people;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the remedial measures being taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether sugar supplied under the Public Distribution System (PDS) has failed
to reach the targeted people;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the remedial measures being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a),(b)&(c): With effect from 01.02.2001, the Central Government, with a view to ensure better
targeting, has restricted supply of levy sugar under Public Distribution System (PDS) to Below
Poverty Line (BPL) families in all the States/UTs, excepting North Eastern States, Hill States
and Island Territories, where universal PDS has been allowed. The Central Government is
concerned only with the allotment of levy sugar. The responsibility of distribution of
levy sugar to targeted people through the Public Distribution System and maintaining
smooth operation of PDS in the State lies with the respective State Governments/UT
Administrations.