SARTHAK PDS

On 27th May 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the continuation of the “Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS” (SARTHAK PDS) as an umbrella scheme, in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period.

What is SARTHAK PDS?

  • A technology driven scheme intended to assist state agencies in intra-state transportation of food grains, improve supply chain management and introduce technology-driven reforms in the ration distribution system.

Key Features

Integration of 2 Schemes

  • 1.Assistance to State Agencies for intra-State movement of foodgrains and FPS dealers’ margin under National Food Security Act(NFSA) ....
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