Abstract
Hunger is pervasive in India despite an adequate food supply. While both supply and demand matter, the latter has a stronger role in influencing food consumption through changes in the price of food. On the demand side, it is not just the level of income but also its distribution that matters. Cast in a complementary role, policies/programmes designed to enhance the incomes of the poorest and the public distribution of food (PDS) are thus vital for enhancing access to food. Although PDS has had a price stabilising role, it continues to be inequitable. Short of drastic reforms, its cost‐effectiveness is unlikely to improve.
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