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81.35 crore people to continue getting free foodgrains: Govt

New Delhi, March 13: The government has decided to continue to provide free foodgrains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries for a period of five years from January 1, 2024, with an estimated financial outlay of Rs 11.80 lakh crore, show official documents.

How India's public distribution system is helping reduce stunted growth

New Delhi, Feb 26: Expansion of India's public distribution system (PDS) has played a significant role in preventing stunted growth -- a serious health concern among children in the country. According to a recent paper in the American Economic Association, it has prevented the stunting of about 1.8 million children in eight states in India.

70 per cent of T'gana population to be covered under PDS: Minister

Hyderabad, Jan 23: The Congress government in Telangana is committed to ensuring food security for 70 per cent of the population through the Public Distribution System (PDS), said Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday.

Women protest against inflation and lack of food supply under PDS in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, January 10: Women across Himachal Pradesh, led by the All India Mahila Janvadi Committee (AIMJC), took to the streets on Friday, marching towards Raj Bhawan to protest against rising inflation and the unavailability of essential goods under the Public Distribution System (PDS). Their grievances include the lack of food oil supplies for the past three months, which has worsened the economic burden on families, especially women, who manage household duties and budgets.