Like every year, this year too the State Government is providing foodgrains, pulses and oil to people on the occasion of the festive season – Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja, under the categories of Antyodyay Anna Yojana (AAY) and State Priority Households (SPHH).
The subsidised rates are:
Mustard oil: 1 litre at Rs 97
Flour: 500 gram at Rs 23 per kg (subsidised rate)
Sugar: 500 gram at Rs 32 per kg (subsidised rate)
These are being provided in two phases – October 1 to 15 (for Durga Puja) and October 22 to November 5 (for Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja).
For further details, visit the website http://www.wbpds.gov.in, or call 1967 or 1800 345 5505 (8am to 8pm) or (033) 2252 8712 (control room number, 10.30am to 5.30pm), or visit the block food inspector’s office.