Chandigarh, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab Government’s flagship MERI RASOI ration kit distribution initiative has crossed the 31 lakh mark in the second quarter, with Ludhiana recording the highest distribution of more than 3.75 lakh kits.
Patiala ranked second with 2,40,975 kits, followed by Bathinda with 1,94,584. Amritsar stood fourth with 1,89,580 kits, while Fazilka ranked fifth with 1,65,338 kits.
The state government aims to cover 40 lakh eligible families across Punjab every quarter, with distribution taking place once every three months. The drive is being carried out under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak.
Each eligible family receives one ration kit containing 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.
The kits are provided in addition to wheat already being distributed to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
Markfed is responsible for assembling the ration kits, while the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department oversees their distribution across the state.
The initiative aims to supplement staple food grains with essential protein sources, cooking oil and spices to improve the nutritional intake of beneficiary households.
The government said distribution is being monitored to ensure transparency, prevent duplication and facilitate delivery to eligible families. District administrations, departmental officials and local authorities are coordinating the exercise.
Through MERI RASOI, the state government aims to strengthen food and nutritional security by supplementing the existing NFSA wheat distribution with essential household food items.
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