Overview
- The scheme went live on November 10 with 1‑kg packs priced at Rs 69 for masoor dal, Rs 38 for sugar, and Rs 10 for salt for November and December.
- From January 2026, beneficiaries will be able to buy all three items for Rs 100, with dal at Rs 60, sugar at Rs 30, and salt at Rs 10.
- For the launch month, distribution runs from November 10 to 19, then shifts to the 1st–10th each month under the state’s Anna Seva Divas schedule.
- Beneficiaries must authenticate purchases via e‑PoS or biometric devices at fair price shops, with items supplied in sealed 1‑kg packets to prevent duplication.
- Officials outlined coverage of about 70 lakh families through nearly 33,000 outlets, small handling margins for dealers and local bodies, district readiness such as Kokrajhar’s 100% lifting, and a proposed Rs 250 LPG subsidy top‑up.