How would you explain the different grounds on which the Public Distribution System has faced severe criticism?
1. The Public distribution system has faced severe criticism on several grounds. A. Instances of Hunger are prevalent despite overflowing granaries.
2. FCI go-downs are over flowing with grains, with some rotting away and some being eaten by rats and insects.
3. There is a general consensus that high level of buffer stocks of food grains is very undesirable and can be wasteful.
4. The storage of massive food stocks has been responsible for high carrying costs.
5. Corruption by FCI officials.
6. Black Marketing by PDS dealers
