PUBLIC Distribution System in the country facilitates the supply of food grains to the poor at a subsidised price. Essential items such as selected cereals, sugar and kerosene at subsidized prices to holders of ration cards is the objective of efficient Public Distribution System. The PDS also helps to modulate open - market prices for commodities that are distributed through the system. Government accords great importance to the objective of measuring outcomes of PDS so as to ensure that equal distribution system serves up the purpose for which it was set up. Application of ICT for delivery of public services at various levels in government is common. Get an overview of such initiatives in the States of Karnataka and Tripura in our From the State/UTs section. Districts like Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), Ganjam (Orissa) are also leveraging on the potential of ICT to provide convenient and efficient access to government information & services. To collect feedback as well as views of our esteemed readers, Feedback Form is enclosed within this issue. Please put forward your valuable views to help us enhance the publication further. Wishing You All a Great Year Ahead.