What are the problems of the functioning of ration shops?

For insights: The Hindu - Ration Shop Issues.

These problems reduce the effectiveness of the system and affect food security for poor families.

Ration shops, part of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India, face several problems: - Corruption and leakages: Supplies may not reach intended beneficiaries. - Poor storage facilities leading to spoilage. - Limited availability of essential items or irregular supply.

Other issues include lack of digital monitoring, delays in subsidy transfer, and sometimes mismanagement or favoritism in distributing rations.