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With original contributions from eminent economists and planners, this volume reviews India's experience with the PDS and addresses a number of questions about the working of the scheme and the policies associated with it. The success of the PDS in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh as well as its failure in states like Rajasthan are critically examined. The macro issues discussed include fixing support and issue prices, the quantities of foodgrains to be procured and ...
This volume-in honour of K.N. Raj, internationally known for his contributions to development economics--is an outstanding collection of essays in development economics. The authors have contributed significantly to development theory and policy and have influenced the course of development economics over a long period of time. The essays fall into three sections: development theory, comparative development experience and Indian development experience. The ...