Context: Problems related to hunger and poverty during the period of economic crisis have increased during the pandemic induced economic crisis.
Concerns related to hunger and poverty:
Significance of the Issues the Public Distribution System (PDS): While on the one hand, it is heartening to see that at such a time, the PDS seems to have come to the rescue for many -
Way Forward
Conclusion: Urgent support is required to at least prevent starvation during the current period of economic slowdown