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Assam Launches Statewide Subsidy for Dal, Sugar and Salt, With Rs 100 Combo From January

The rollout uses biometric e‑PoS through roughly 33,000 fair price shops to reach nearly 70 lakh NFSA families.

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.