State/UT-wise Number of Beneficiaries of Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act, 2013 as on 31-08-2024

May 29, 2025

Author: OGD PMU Team

This chart illustrates the information about the State/UT-wise number of beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act, 2013 as on 31-08-2024. As per the provisions of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Public Distribution System (PDS) facilitates food security by ensuring access to essential commodities for economically vulnerable populations. As of August 31, 2024. The total number of beneficiaries under the PDS was 8,067.47 lakh across various states and union territories. The top 10 state/UT on terms of beneficiaries were Uttar Pradesh (1509.82 lakh), Bihar (871.16 lakh), Maharashtra (700.17 lakh), West Bengal (601.84 lakh), Madhya Pradesh (534.79 lakh), Rajasthan (440.01 lakh), Karnataka (401.93 lakh), Tamil Nadu (364.12 lakh), Gujarat (362.98 lakh), Odisha (325.17 lakh).
Note: Source – RAJYA SABHA SESSION – 266 UNSTARRED QUESTION No 856. ANSWERED ON, 3RD DECEMBER 2024. Data Figures are beneficiaries in Lakh. Data for 2024-25 are as on 31-08-2024.

Dataset URL: https://www.data.gov.in/resource/stateut-wise-number-beneficiaries-public-distribution-system-pds-under-national-food#api

Resource Title: State/UT-wise Number of Beneficiaries of Public Distribution System (PDS) under the National Food Security Act, 2013 from 2019-20 to 2024-25