Way Forward for Delivery of Food Subsidy in India: Lessons from Unconditional Cash Transfers

This policy brief highlights the key findings from an assessment of unconditional cash transfers in food subsidies in three union territories in India. It also contains recommendations for the food subsidy program in India. The note recommends the Indian government to allow the beneficiaries to take rations from any fair price shop in the country and diversify the beneficiary food basket; focus on improving nutritional literacy; and strengthen the value chain of food subsidy delivery