Government extends subsidy scheme on sugar supplied to AAY families till March 2026

02 Feb 2024 Evaluate

The government has extended the subsidy scheme on sugar supplied to Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families by two years till March 2026. The scheme is expected to benefit about 1.89 crore AAY families in the country. With this approval, the government will continue giving subsidy of Rs 18.50 per kg to participating states for distribution of sugar to AAY families through Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) at the rate of one kg per family per month.

The scheme facilitates access of sugar to the poorest of the poor and adds energy to their diet so that their health improves. The Centre is already giving free ration under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna (PM-GKAY). 

Sale of 'Bharat Atta', 'Bharat Dal', tomatoes and onions at affordable and fair prices are the measures to ensure sufficient food in plate of citizens beyond PM-GKAY also. So far, about 3 lakh tonnes of Bharat Dal (chana dal) and about 2.4 lakh tonnes of Bharat Atta have already been sold, benefitting ordinary consumers.

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