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AAP govt in Punjab announces ‘Meri Rasoi’ scheme for nutritious food to 40 lakh people

IANS | February 23, 2026 04:49 PM

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the assembly elections slated for early 2027, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab on Monday announced the "Meri Rasoi" scheme to provide nutritious food to 40 lakh blue card holders in the state from April.

This was announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after a meeting of the Council of Ministers here.

"Meri Rasoi" will ensure that all blue card holders will get 2 kg dal, 2 kg sugar, 1 kg iodised salt, 200 grams haldi, and 1 litre of mustard oil, along with the free wheat they are getting each month.

"The families will be provided the ration kit for three months from April, " the Chief Minister said.

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