2134/22584 Silvia Masiero Silvia Masiero Amit Prakash Amit Prakash Does computerisation reduce PDS leakage?: Lessons from Karnataka Loughborough University 2016 untagged Economics Business and Management not elsewhere classified 2016-09-26 15:34:26 Journal contribution https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Does_computerisation_reduce_PDS_leakage_Lessons_from_Karnataka/9501278 The idea that end-to-end computerisation can reduce public distribution system leakage has been theorised, but not yet examined in practice. This note tries to fill the gap by conducting a case study of the information technology system for PDS in Karnataka, which includes bac k-end software as well as a front-end interface. It reveals three drawbacks: machines can be tampered, there is limited monitoring of the early stages of the supply chain, and policy shifts cannot be achieved by technology alone. It concludes by drawing lessons for other states computerising their PDS.