Punjab News:MERI RASOI Ration kit Distribution in 2nd quarter crosses 31 Lakh mark

Punjab News:MERI RASOI Ration kit Distribution in 2nd quarter crosses 31 Lakh mark

Ludhiana leads with distribution of over 3.75 Lakh Ration Kits, Patiala crosses 2.40 lakh mark & Bathinda third with 1.94 Lakh

The Punjab Government has intensified its ongoing flagship ration kit distribution drive namely MERI RASOI to ensure nutritional security for vulnerable households, with over 31 lakh families already benefiting under the initiative during the 2nd quarter so far. The drive aims to cover a total of 40 lakh eligible families across Punjab after every quarter i.e. 3 Months.

Guided by the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the distribution under the flagship initiative is being carried out on mission mode.

Notably, each family would receive one ration kit which has been carefully designed to meet essential dietary needs of a household. It contains two kilograms of lentils, two kilograms of sugar, one kilogram of salt, 200 grams of turmeric powder, and one litre of mustard oil for monthly consumption. These food kits are being provided in addition to the wheat already being distributed to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, 2013.

The ration kits are assembled by the Markfed while the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department oversees the distribution network across the State.

Out of the 31 Lakh ration kits distributed so far, Ludhiana accounts for maximum with 375831, Patiala at second spot with 240975, Bathinda third with 194584, Amritsar fourth with 189580, and Fazilka fifth with 165338.

The objective is to supplement the staple grain with essential proteins, cooking oil, and spices, thereby improving overall nutritional intake for families covered under the scheme.

The distribution is being monitored to ensure transparency, prevent duplication, and guarantee last-mile delivery. District administrations, the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, and local officials are coordinating to ensure the success of the novel measure.

The scheme stands testimony to the State Government’s committment to ensuring that no eligible family is left without food security. By adding these ration kits to the existing NFSA wheat distribution, both hunger and nutrition issues are being addressed.