Punjab Govt’s Gift to Poor Families: Now Get Free Dal, Sugar, Oil, Turmeric with Wheat
Chandigarh: February 23, 2026
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced major welfare scheme ‘Meri Rasoi’ today for poor/needy families. Punjab as nation’s food bowl ensures no family lacks nutritious food—beyond just wheat, govt now provides free tempering essentials.
Blue card holders get wheat plus special kit:
Pulses: 2 kg moth-chana dal.
Sugar: 2 kg sugar.
Oil: 1 litre pure mustard oil.
Salt: 1 kg iodized salt.
Turmeric: 200 gm turmeric powder.
Scheme reaches ~40 lakh blue card families. CM emphasized strengthening poor kitchens economically, promising high-quality items with strict action against substandard supplies.
CM’s Quote: “Home kitchen is biggest ‘chartered accountant’ reflecting family finances—’Meri Rasoi’ keeps these fires burning and families healthy.”