Guy Standing, “Cash transfers can work better than subsidies.” The Hindu, December 6, 2014.
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necessary?“The Public Distribution System acts as a deterrent to local food production.” Picture shows a woman showing her ration card to purchase subsidised rice in Rayagada, Odisha.— Photo: AP via the Hindu