SARTHAK-PDS Scheme

Ministry

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Key Facts

• Cabinet approved ₹25,530 crore
• Duration:
  • 2026–2031
• Umbrella scheme
• Merges:
  • Assistance for intra-state foodgrain transport
  • SMART-PDS

Objectives

• Modernize Public Distribution System
• Improve transparency
• Automation
• Technology integration

Coverage

• 81.35 crore beneficiaries
• Under NFSA, 2013

UPSC Prelims Points

• Implemented by Department of Food & Public Distribution
• Based on National Food Security Act 2013

Mains Value Addition

Keywords:

• Food Security
• Digital Governance
• Direct Benefit Delivery
• Inclusive Growth