This book in a lucid manner seeks to examine the network and status of Public Distribution System (PDS) in the country as well as in Himachal Pradesh. The book discusses the meaning, growth and performance of PDS at the national level. Organizational structure and appraisal of the policies and programmers and operational and financial performance of PDS have also been discussed. Administration and management of the Fair Price Shops and satisfaction level of consumers with regard to the existing PDS system is also elaborated. Challenges and remedial strategies have also been added.