<h1>Finance Minister Calls for Modernizing Public Distribution System to Enhance Food Security in India.</h1> The Union Finance Minister addressed the Public Distribution System (PDS) Conference, emphasizing the need to improve the PDS for effective food security in India. Key challenges include ensuring food accessibility, addressing inflation, and boosting agricultural productivity. The Minister highlighted the importance of modernizing PDS through digitization and leveraging Aadhaar for beneficiary identification to reduce leakages and corruption. The focus is on enhancing infrastructure, supporting farmers, and ensuring transparent and efficient delivery of foodgrains. The Minister urged collaboration among states and institutions to create a robust, accountable system that meets the needs of India's growing population and economic demands.