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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narender Modi, on Thursday approved extension of the scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through the public distribution scheme for two more years till March 31, 2026.
Indicating the government’s commitment to the wellbeing of citizens and ensuring sweetness of platter of the poorest of the poor in the country, the scheme facilitates access of sugar to the poorest of the poor and adds energy to their diet so that their health improves.
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Under the scheme, the Centre gives subsidies of Rs.18.50 per kg per month of sugar to AAY families of participating states. The approval is expected to extend benefits of more than Rs.1850 crore during the period of 15th Finance Commission (2020-21 to 2025-26). The scheme is expected to benefit about 1.89 crores AAY families of the country.
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The Centre is already giving free ration under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna (PM-GKAY). Sale of ‘Bharat Atta’, ‘Bharat Dal’ and tomatoes and onions at affordable and fair prices are the measures to ensure sufficient food in the 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. Thus, availability of subsidised dal, atta and sugar have completed the food for a common citizen of India fulfilling the government’s Guarantee of ‘Food for All, Nutrition for All’.
With this approval, the government will continue giving subsidies to participating states for distribution of sugar to AAY families through PDS at the rate of One kg per family per month. States have the responsibility to procure and distribute sugar, an official press note said.
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