Demand to start supply of edible oil and pulses through PDS

04-Apr-2025 11:37 AM

Karnataka Seeks PDS Supply of Edible Oil & Pulses

ЁЯУв Key Update: KarnatakaтАЩs Food & Civil Supplies Minister has urged the Central Government to expand PDS (Public Distribution System) to include wheat, sugar, edible oil, and pulses along with rice.

Survey Findings

ЁЯФ╣ 92% of ration card holders demand the inclusion of additional essential commodities in ration shops.

Current PDS Scenario in Karnataka

тЬФя╕П Total NFSA Beneficiaries: 4.01 crore

  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): 43.88 lakh

  • Primary Household (PHH): 3.58 crore

тЬФя╕П Existing PDS Supply:

  • 5 kg rice/month per beneficiary (provided by the Central Government).

  • Karnataka Government started an additional food grain distribution scheme in June 2023.

  • Due to rice shortage, the state government deposited тВ╣170/month in beneficiaries' bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

  • From February 2025, after an agreement with the Central Government, 10 kg of rice is now being provided instead of cash.

WhatтАЩs Next?

тЬЕ The Central Government is expected to review the demand and consider whether to expand PDS coverage to include edible oil and pulses.
тЬЕ If approved, this move could benefit millions of families and ensure nutritional security.

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