GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday, launched the state government's new Food Security Scheme, aimed at making essential commodities affordable for lakhs of families across the state, government officials said.
The initiative, which officially came into effect from Monday, will ensure that beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) receive key food items -- lentils, sugar and salt -- at highly subsidised prices through the state's network of fair price shops.
Speaking at the launch event in Guwahati, Chief Minister Sarma said the new scheme represents a major step in the government's commitment to ensuring food security and easing financial pressure on low-income households.