PDS District Wise Monthly Wheat and Rice
The District wise Public Distribution System (PDS) dataset for Himachal Pradesh provides crucial details on the distribution of subsidized essential commodities to eligible households under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013. The NFSA mandates that up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population receive subsidized food grains through the Targeted Public Distribution System. Currently, approximately 80.60 crore persons are covered under this Act nationwide. The PDS dataset specifically includes information on the distribution of rice and wheat in Himachal Pradesh, supporting effective implementation and monitoring of food security initiatives in the state.
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | int4 | index | |
| month | date | Month | |
| state_name | text | State | |
| state_code | text | State Code | |
| district_name | text | District | |
| district_code | text | District Code | |
| total_rice_allocated | numeric | Total Rice Allocated | |
| total_wheat_allocated | numeric | Total Wheat Allocated | |
| total_rice_distributed | numeric | Total Rice Distributed | |
| total_wheat_distributed | numeric | Total Wheat Distritibuted |
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | June 24, 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | June 25, 2024 |
| Created | June 24, 2024 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Open Data Commons Attribution License |
| Additional info | nan |
| Data extraction page | https://nfsa.gov.in/public/nfsadashboard/PublicAllocationDashboard.aspx |
| Data insights | The District-wise Public Distribution System (PDS) dataset highlights that Himachal Pradesh effectively implements the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by distributing subsidized rice and wheat to eligible households. The data reveals that the state reaches a significant portion of its rural and urban population, ensuring food security for the population covered under NFSA. Analysis shows that distribution channels are efficient, with reliable allocation of essential commodities contributing to food accessibility and nutritional support across Himachal Pradesh districts. These insights underscore the state's commitment to fulfilling food security obligations and optimizing PDS operations to benefit vulnerable communities effectively. |
| Data last updated | updated monthly |
| Data retreival date | 2021-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Datastore active | True |
| District no | 12 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Granularity | District |
| Has views | True |
| Id | 9b38b93f-5579-49ed-9f52-84cc8aab1d69 |
| Idp ready | True |
| Methodology | The District wise Public Distribution System (PDS) dataset offers valuable insights into the distribution of subsidized rice and wheat under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Himachal Pradesh. It reveals the extent of coverage and allocation efficiency in delivering essential commodities to eligible households across districts. Analysis of this data provides visibility into the implementation effectiveness of the Targeted Public Distribution System, ensuring food security for rural and urban populations as mandated by the NFSA. These insights are crucial for evaluating outreach, optimizing distribution networks, and enhancing transparency in food grain allocation processes within Himachal Pradesh. |
| No indicators | 4 |
| Package id | f2050c11-454b-405a-bb68-32eeea8c0d8a |
| Position | 0 |
| Size | 40.5 KiB |
| Sku | mocafpd-nfsa_pds_allocation-dt-mn-him |
| State | active |
| States uts no | 1 |
| Url type | upload |
| Years covered | 2017-2021 |
| Methodology | The District wise Public Distribution System (PDS) dataset offers valuable insights into the distribution of subsidized rice and wheat under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Himachal Pradesh. It reveals the extent of coverage and allocation efficiency in delivering essential commodities to eligible households across districts. Analysis of this data provides visibility into the implementation effectiveness of the Targeted Public Distribution System, ensuring food security for rural and urban populations as mandated by the NFSA. These insights are crucial for evaluating outreach, optimizing distribution networks, and enhancing transparency in food grain allocation processes within Himachal Pradesh. |
| Similar Resources | |
| Granularity Level | District |
| Data Extraction Page | https://nfsa.gov.in/public/nfsadashboard/PublicAllocationDashboard.aspx |
| Data Retreival Date | 2021-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Data Last Updated | updated monthly |
| Sku | mocafpd-nfsa_pds_allocation-dt-mn-him |
| Dataset Frequency | Monthly |
| Years Covered | 2017-2021 |
| No of States/UT(s) | 1 |
| No of Districts | 12 |
| No of Tehsils/blocks | |
| No of Gram Panchayats | |
| Additional Information | nan |
| Number of Indicators | 4 |
| Insights from the dataset | The District-wise Public Distribution System (PDS) dataset highlights that Himachal Pradesh effectively implements the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by distributing subsidized rice and wheat to eligible households. The data reveals that the state reaches a significant portion of its rural and urban population, ensuring food security for the population covered under NFSA. Analysis shows that distribution channels are efficient, with reliable allocation of essential commodities contributing to food accessibility and nutritional support across Himachal Pradesh districts. These insights underscore the state's commitment to fulfilling food security obligations and optimizing PDS operations to benefit vulnerable communities effectively. |
| IDP Ready | Yes |