The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) functioning through a net work of fair price shops/ration shops, aims, primarily at supplementing supplies of foodgrains to the consumers particularly the vulnerable sections of the society, at reasonable prices and recognized food security as a basic right. The Targeted Public Distribution System further accepts a special responsibility for ensuring subsidized foodgrains to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
The Government of Himachal Pradesh therefore, attaches the greatest importance to this programme and accordingly the Department of Food and Supplies, Himachal Pradesh will take all possible steps to implement the Targeted Public Distribution System and its constituent TPDS to the best advantage of the beneficiaries.