- Targeting Issues:
- Earlier PDS was general entitlement, not targeted.
- Challenges in accurate identification of poor under TPDS.
- Leakages and Diversion:
- Food grains diverted from intended beneficiaries.
- Corruption at Fair Price Shop (FPS) level.
- Inefficiencies in the supply chain.
- Financial Burden:
- Substantial carrying/storage cost for buffer stocks.
- Consumer subsidy and buffer subsidy add to total food subsidy.
- Quality and Availability:
- Issues with quality of food grains.
- Timely availability in remote areas.