Question

Do you think that the cash transfer scheme is an alternative to the PDS?

Answer 1

I do not think so.

Reason:

e.g : Through PDS the government is supplying 1 kg of rice for Re. 1/-. For this, the government is bearing the subsidy of Rs, 19/-. 

In the cash transfer scheme, the government transfers these Rs. 20/- directly to the beneficiary’s account. If the price of rice in the market is high, this would not be successful.