The Reforms in Public Distribution System and the Role of Cash Transfers in India: An Empirical Analysis from Kerala

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Socioeconomic Conditions of the Study Area. 3. Assessing the Scope for Cash Transfers in Lieu of Targeted Public Distribution System: Evidence from Kerala. 4. Analysis of Cash Transfers in Lieu of Targeted Public Distribution System in Tribal Areas of Kerala. 5. Reforms and Performance of Fair Price Shops in Kerala. 6. Summary and Conclusion. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. The book explores the impact of PDS reforms in India and the readiness of the system for Cash Transfer scheme as an alternative. PDS is a socially relevent topic as food is the basic minimum need for the survival of mankind. Hence, it touches every aspect of the society. Corruption and diversion from PDS has been tackled with modern techniques of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The book speaks about the digital platform namely, the E-PDS to strengthen the system more appropriately and systematically. Hence it offers a digital knowledge in PDS. The book is based both on primary and secondary data. Authors have included some of their interesting practical field experiences. The primary target of this book is the Masters level students, Mphil and PhD scholars. This book also can be recommended as a reference for NGOs, Government organisations and policymakers. It is rich and in depth source of information for the research community as it indicates some major policy implications.…