The document discusses various government subsidy schemes in India like the Public Distribution System (PDS), fertilizer subsidies, and kerosene subsidies. It notes there are significant leakages in these schemes due to issues like the inclusion of ineligible beneficiaries, diversion of supplies, and lack of proper monitoring. The document also discusses proposals to reform these schemes by replacing subsidies with direct cash transfers to beneficiaries.

1. Group Members Rakesh DM-120 Bharadwaj DM-128 Abhinav FN-02 Prashant FN-082 Kalyan DM-129 Aradhna IB-019