Public Distribution System (PDS) Public Distribution System (PDS) – EligibilityShould be an Indian citizenAll families below the poverty line is eligible.Any family which does not have a member between ages 15 and 59 years of age.Any family which has a disabled member is also eligible to avail of benefits under Pradhan Mantri Awas Gramin YojanaThose who do not have a permanent job and only engage in casual labour.adhaar Public Distribution System (PDS) – Benefits35 kg of rice or wheat every month, while a household above the poverty line is entitled to 15 kg of food grain on a monthly basis.Being implemented as ONORC to enable migrant workers to receive the food grains wherever they are working.