Now you will get free mustard oil along with wheat, rice and salt

The government has announced another relief scheme for ration consumers. Now along with wheat, rice and salt, mustard oil will also be distributed free of cost from government ration shops. This step has been taken to manage the kitchen budget of poor and needy families, which will improve their daily life.

Mustard Oil: An Essential Part of the Kitchen

Mustard oil is an essential part of the Indian kitchen, but its rising prices often put a strain on the budget of the common public.

• Price burden will be reduced: The availability of mustard oil at government ration shops will provide relief to consumers from high market prices.
• Benefits to poor families: This scheme will be especially beneficial for those families who are already dependent on ration.

work on the plan started

Food Minister Rekha Arya gave the green signal to this scheme during the departmental review meeting in the Assembly Auditorium.

• The proposal will be presented in the cabinet: The proposal to distribute mustard oil will now be placed before the cabinet.
• Scheme parameters ready: Officials have been instructed to formulate the parameters of the scheme and start the process of implementing it.

Emphasis on women’s reservation in ration distribution

The government has also proposed to implement women’s reservation to make ration distribution more inclusive.

• Ration shops will be allotted to women: This step has been taken with the aim of empowering women economically.
• Instructions for fast approval: Officials have been instructed to get this proposal approved soon.

Antyodaya card holders will get additional facilities

The government has also decided to provide new facilities for Antyodaya card holders.

• Emphasis on LPG gas refilling: Instructions have been given to increase the facility of LPG gas refilling to these card holders.
• Payment of transport freight and dividends: Ration dealers have been ordered to ensure payment of transport freight and dividend till December 2024.

Improvement and future plans in paddy procurement

The performance of paddy procurement during this financial year in the state has been satisfactory.

• Target for the next financial year: Officials have been asked to further increase the paddy procurement target next year.
• Reforms in Agriculture Sector: This step will ensure market stability and better prices for farmers.

Key officials attending the meeting

This important meeting was attended by senior officials of the state and discussed to implement the schemes.

• top brass:
  • Principal Secretary L. fanai
  • Additional Secretary Ruchi Mohan Rayal
  • Commissioner Harichand Semwal
  • Additional Commissioner P.S. Pangati
  • RFC Garhwal Banshi Rana
  • Deputy RMO C.M. Ghildiyal

wide impact of the scheme

This initiative of the government will impact lakhs of needy families of the state.

1. Economic Relief: Distribution of free mustard oil will reduce the monthly expenses of poor families.
2. Improvement in nutrition: This scheme will prove important for better nutrition.
3. Women Empowerment: Women’s reservation in allotment of ration shops will provide new opportunities to women.