Punjab CM’s ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’ to benefit 40 lakh families

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, February 23, 2026 announced the launch of the ‘Meri Rasoi Yojna’, under which 40 lakh families will receive free quarterly food kits starting April, in addition to wheat provided under the National Food Security Act.

Unveiling the scheme, Mr. Mann said his government “knows how to generate resources for people’s welfare schemes” and works with “honesty and vision,” emphasising that ensuring nutritious food for every child is a moral responsibility, not merely a promise. He added that the upcoming pro-people Budget will further broaden welfare measures.

Addressing the media, Mr. Mann said the initiative reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to strengthening food and nutrition security for every household in Punjab.

The Chief Minister said, “Under this scheme, the state government will provide food kits to 40 lakh families. Each kit will contain 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 will be provided in addition to the wheat already being distributed to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act.”

He further informed that Markfed will serve as the nodal agency for the initiative. “Markfed will be the nodal agency for providing these kits and they will be supplied free of cost by the Food and Civil Supplies department,”

Emphasising Punjab’s legacy, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The people of Punjab have steered the country out of food crises in the past, and this initiative is part of the series of pro-people policies that our government has undertaken for public welfare. Our government is firmly committed to the well-being of every section of society.”