Trends in Diversion of PDS Grain

Published By: CDE on eSS | Published Date: March, 21 , 2011

This article estimates the proportion of grain "diverted" from the Public Distribution System (PDS) to the open market, using the well-established method of matching state offtake figures published by the government, with household purchase reported by the NSS. The limitations of this methodological are discussed, and alternative estimates are presented. [Working paper no. 198]. URL: [http://www.cdedse.org/]

Author(s): Reetika Khera | Posted on: Mar 21, 2011 | Views(1295) | Download (1283)


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