- Targeted Approach: Reducing PDS coverage to 40% aims to cover BPL families comfortably.
- Increased Entitlement: Recommends 7kg/person for priority households (up from 5kg).
- Cash Transfers: Gradual introduction of cash transfers, potentially empowering beneficiaries.
- Direct Cash Subsidy: For farmers, in lieu of fertilizer subsidies, which can be crop-neutral.
- Deregulation: Deregulating fertilizer sector can lead to efficient use.
- The committee’s recommendations aim to improve efficiency and reduce leakages, which can ultimately benefit the vulnerable by ensuring better delivery of support.