1.4. Targeted Public Distribution System

This system has been adopted by Government of India since 1997, to provide foodgrains to people Below Poverty Line at highly subsidized rate from the PDS and foodgrains to people above poverty line at much higher prices. The identification of the poor under the scheme was done by the States. TPDS maintains universal character of PDS but has special focus on BPL. Total number of families covered under BPL and AAY is 6.52 crores. The allocated amount is 35 kg per month per household to BPL and AAY, while for APL, it will be between 15 kg to 35 kg/month/household.