Public distribution shop

Public distribution shop

A public distribution shop, part of India's public distribution system, is a kind of shop in India which is used to distribute rations at a subsidized price to the poor.

Locally these are know as "ration shop" and chiefly sell Wheat, rice and sugar. However, other essential commodities may also be sold.


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