The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is more than half-a country old as rationing was first introduced in 1939 in Bombay by the British Government as a measure to ensure equitable distribution of food grains to the urban consumers in the face of rising prices. Thus, rationing in times of crisis like famine was the historical precursor to the national policy of stabilization and management of food grains. Among the number of price control conference held during 1940-42, the sixth, held in September, 1942 laid down the basic principles of a Public Distribution System for India. The Food Department, Set up in December,1942 formulated an all India Basic Plan that dealt with issues such as procurement, contracts for purchasing agents, public distribution, inspection and storage. Public distribution system is a general concept. It includes broad definition can be considered for the practical purpose of this study. PDS means distribution of essential commodities to a large number of people through a network of FPS on a recurring basis. The present study is to understand the Progress of Anna Bhagya Yojana in Hungund Taluk of Karnataka State is very essential and significant in recent days because more than 30% of population is living below poverty line
