Leveraging ICT for Food Security: An Analysis in the Context of PDS in India

Biswal, Arun Kumar; Jenamani, Mamata

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-1343-1_32

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“…Other technology currently trialed in some areas is the application of global positioning system in tracking the food supply chain. This approach works by ensuring that goods are scanned in and out at all points of the supply chain, and has so far shown a reduction in corruption, leakages, and diversion [57,76], and has also shown that goods provided to consumers are higher after the implementation of the system [84].…”

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The Public Distribution System and Food Security in India

George

McKay

2019

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The Public Distribution System (PDS) of India plays a crucial role in reducing food insecurity by acting as a safety net by distributing essentials at a subsidised rate. While the PDS forms a cornerstone of government food and nutrition policy, India continues to be home to a large population of hungry and malnourished people. This review seeks to explore the functioning and efficiency of the PDS in achieving food and nutritional security in India. A comprehensive and systematic search using the key terms “food insecurity” OR “food security” AND “Public Distribution System” OR “PDS” OR “TPDS” AND “India” identified 23 articles which met the inclusion criteria. This review draws attention to the lack of published literature in areas of PDS and food security in India. The findings of the review emphasise the role of PDS in tackling hunger and malnutrition while highlighting its limited role in improving food security and childhood mortality due to operational inefficiencies. The PDS has the potential to act as a solution to food insecurity in India if the operational inefficiencies and environmental footprints are addressed by adequate policy reforms.

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The Public Distribution System and Food Security in India

George

McKay

2019

IJERPH

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“…Bohtan et al (2019) examined a mathematical model to find out the degree of effectiveness of the PDS supply chain (Arundhathi, 2020; Reardon et al , 2020; Varshney et al , 2021) and have examined the impact of COVID-19 on food security and PDS and analyzed how far the government policies are aligned with it to overcome the current pandemic. Biswal and Jenamani (2018), Kumar et al (2017a, b) and Masiero (2015) explained that information and communication technologies have the potential to be a vital element of progress by disseminating information through the public sector, technology will boost the functionality of PDS.…”

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Selecting enablers for sustainable PDS supply chain in the Indian context using fuzzy-DEMATEL approach

Das

Barve

Sahu

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JADEE

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PurposeThis paper aims to identify, analyze and evaluate the major enablers for the sustainable public distribution system (PDS) supply chain in India in lessening food insecurity by distributing essentials food grains at a subsidized rate.Design/methodology/approachThe major enablers for the sustainable PDS supply chain were explored by conducting the literature survey and discussion with academic and warehouse experts. Then, the fuzzy-DEMATEL (decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory) technique was applied to develop a causal model that analyses the interaction among the identified enablers.FindingsThis study recognizes fifteen enablers through literature survey and experts' opinions. The present work concludes that “proper identification of the PDS beneficiaries” and “willingness and commitment of the top management and policymaker” are the two major enablers for the sustainable PDS supply chain.Research limitations/implicationsThis work would be helpful for profoundly understanding the major enablers, and how they are affecting the entire PDS supply chain. The study would be beneficial for the general people and the entire society straightforwardly by providing suggestions for food security.Originality/valueIdentifying and analyzing the major enablers for the sustainable PDS supply chain helps to visualize the problem more effectively and efficiently. Besides, the causal model explains a comprehensive perspective on the identified enablers.

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