Research Scholar, Deptt. of Economics, MDU, Rohtak
Online published on 4 December, 2014.
The efficiency and success of distribution system to a greater extent depends on the working of FPSs as the fair price shops are the centre of the functioning of PDS. The present paper deals with the functioning of FPSs and the related facts. In total 23 fair price shops from the sample 16 villages were surveyed. This paper describes profile of the FPS, general functioning, the profile of FPS dealers, information regarding entitlements and prices according to FPS dealer. This paper also deals with the profits/earnings of FPS dealers, their perceptions and suggestions over this and facts regarding the functioning of shop. The study reveals that all the dealers complained of the less profit/earning, not getting their allotment timely and about supply of underweight bags so they get less quantity than the allotted one.
Public Distribution System, Fair Price Shops, allotment, BPL, AAY
