*Research Scholar, DOS in Economics, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
**Professor, DOS in Economics, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
Online published on 20 May, 2017.
Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) is a part of the Poverty Alleviation Programme of Government of India. This scheme was introduced in 1997. PDS is a rationing mechanism, which entitles, households to specified quantities, selected essential commodities and food grains at affordable prices to BPL, APL and AAY families. The study focuses on Performance of TPDS in Karnataka in recent years and food security supporting an ambitious new Annabhagya scheme was introduced. The scheme consist of brief information on different aspects of Annabhagya Programme working details. So, these programmes present merits and demerits across the states. It throws light on some suggestions policy measures for its better working in Karnataka.
PDS, TPDS, Food security, Annabhagya Scheme
