Understanding Leakages in the Public Distribution System

This article attempts to resolve the puzzle of public distribution system leakages using the latest available data. Leakages remain high, but there is clear evidence of improvement in recent years, especially in states — including Bihar — that have undertaken bold pds reforms. The main source of lea...

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Published in:Economic and political weekly 2015-02, Vol.50 (7), p.39-42
Main Authors: DRÈZE, JEAN, KHERA, REETIKA
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This article attempts to resolve the puzzle of public distribution system leakages using the latest available data. Leakages remain high, but there is clear evidence of improvement in recent years, especially in states — including Bihar — that have undertaken bold pds reforms. The main source of leakages is the "above the poverty line" quota, which is due to be phased out under the National Food Security Act.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846