Punjab Meri Rasoi Scheme

Punjab Government through its Meri Rasoi Scheme will now provide nutritional food item kits to 40 lakh blue ration card holder families which contain Pulses, Sugar, Mustard Oil, Iodised Salt and Turmeric Powder, once every 3 months.
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Introduction of Punjab Meri Rasoi Scheme: A Brief Insight

• On 23 February 2026, the Chief Minister of Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Scheme to help poor and needy families get essential food items without any extra burden.
• The government started this scheme to make sure families do not struggle to arrange basic kitchen supplies.
• The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs runs this scheme, and Markfed manages the distribution process under the department’s supervision.
• Under the Meri Rasoi Scheme, the government will provide Nutritional Food Kits to eligible families once every three months.
• Each food kit contains five important items that families use daily.
• Every food kit includes 2 Kg of Pulses, 2 Kg of Sugar, 1 Litre of Pure Mustard Oil, 1 Kg of Iodized Salt, and 200 Grams of Turmeric Powder.
• Through the Meri Rasoi Scheme, around 40 lakh families will receive direct support.
• Only families who hold a Blue Ration Card can receive these free of cost nutritional food kits under this scheme.
• The family must also be registered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
• If a family meets these conditions, they automatically become eligible to receive the food kit items under the Government of Punjab’s Meri Rasoi Yojana.
• Beneficiary Families do not need to fill out any form or apply anywhere to receive the food kit.
• The government will distribute the kits through Ration Shops, just like regular rations.
• Eligible families must visit their nearest ration shop once every 3 months to collect their food kit.
• However, it is mandatory to link your ration card with your Aadhaar card to complete the mapping process.The
• Punjab Government will start distributing the food kits under the Meri Rasoi Scheme from the month of April.
• If you face any problem or need help, you can contact the District Food and Civil Supplies Officer in your area.
• To receive the free food kit under the Meri Rasoi Yojana, beneficiary families just have to make sure their ration card is linked with Aadhaar, then go to the nearest ration shop, and collect their food kit.
• Punjab Government allocated Rs. 950/- Crore for the smooth implementation of Meri Rasoi Scheme in the State.
• Senior Citizens of Punjab will now visit the famous and sacred religious places free of cost under the Punjab Government’s “Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme”.
• Further, all families of Punjab State is now covered under “Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana”, in which health insurance cover up to Rs. 10 Lakh per year is provided by the Punjab Government.
• The Complete List of Punjab Government Schemes can be seen here.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Punjab Government through its Meri Rasoi Scheme will provide the following benefits to all eligible families who possess a Blue Ration Card :-
  

  Nutritional Food Kits will be distributed among beneficiary families. Beneficiary Families will receive these food kits once every 3 months. Each Food Kit contains 5 food items. Food Kits provided under Meri Rasoi Scheme will contain :- 2 Kg of Pulses. 2 Kg of Sugar. 1 Litre of Pure Mustard Oil. 1 Kg of Iodised Salt. 200 Grams of Turmeric Powder. Around 40 Lakh Families will receive these food kits.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Nutritional Food Kit of 5 essential items will be provided to those families who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of Meri Rasoi Scheme :-
  • Permanent Resident Families of Punjab is Eligible to Apply.
  • The beneficiary’s family should have a Blue Ration Card.
  • Beneficiary Families should be registered under the National Food Security Act. (NFSA)

Documents Required to be Attached

• The following documents will be required to receive the nutritional food kit from the Punjab Government under the Meri Rasoi Scheme are mentioned below :-
  • Blue Ration Card.
  • Mobile Number.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• On 23 February 2026, the Chief Minister of Punjab officially launched the Meri Rasoi Scheme in the State.
• Under this scheme, beneficiary families do not need to register or submit any application to receive the food kit.
• The government will distribute these food kits through PDS Shops (Ration Shops), just like regular ration supplies.
• Authorities will provide the kits under the Meri Rasoi Scheme once every three months.
• Every blue ration card holder family must visit their nearest ration shop to collect the food kit.
• However, you must ensure that your ration card is properly linked (mapped) with your Aadhaar card.
• Without Aadhaar mapping, you may not receive the benefits of the food kits under the Punjab Government’s Meri Rasoi Yojana.
• The government will start distributing food kits under the Meri Rasoi Scheme from the month of April.
• If you need any assistance or face any issues, you can directly contact the District Food and Civil Supplies Officer for help.
• In simple words, you do not need to apply anywhere.
• Just make sure your ration card is linked with Aadhaar, visit your nearby ration shop, and collect your food kit when distribution begins.

Important Links Available

• Official Website of Markfed Punjab.
• Official Website of Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Punjab.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Number of Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Punjab.

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