<h3>Introduction</h3> <ul> <li>The Government of Punjab introduced the Meri Rasoi Yojana on 23-02-2026 with the objective of strengthening food security for economically weaker families in the state.</li> <li>The initiative is being implemented by the <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="http://foodsuppb.gov.in/?q=node/5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Punjab.</a></li> <li>The distribution of food kits is being handled by Markfed Punjab under departmental supervision.</li> <li>The scheme has been designed to ease the burden of rising household expenses by providing essential kitchen items free of cost to eligible beneficiaries.</li> <li>Instead of limiting support to grains supplied under the Public Distribution System (PDS), the government has expanded assistance to include other daily-use nutritional items.</li> <li>Under this initiative, eligible families will receive a Nutritional Food Kit once every three months.</li> <li>Nearly 40 lakh families across Punjab are expected to benefit from this program.</li> </ul> <h3>Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>The Meri Rasoi Yojana offers direct food support to eligible households in Punjab.</li> <li>The main benefits include :- <ul> <li>Free Nutritional Food Kits provided once every three months.</li> <li>Each kit contains five essential items used regularly in household kitchens.</li> <li>No registration or application process required for eligible families.</li> <li>Distribution through existing ration shops for convenience and transparency.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Each Nutritional Food Kit includes :- <ul> <li>2 kg Pulses</li> <li>2 kg Sugar</li> <li>1 litre Pure Mustard Oil</li> <li>1 kg Iodized Salt</li> <li>200 grams Turmeric Powder</li> </ul> </li> <li>These items are selected to ensure both nutritional value and daily utility.</li> <li>By covering essential ingredients beyond staple grains, the scheme reduces out-of-pocket expenditure for low-income families.</li> </ul> <h3>Eligibility</h3> <ul> <li>To receive benefits under the Meri Rasoi Yojana, families must meet the following criteria :- <ul> <li>The family must be a permanent resident of Punjab.</li> <li>The household must possess a Blue Ration Card.</li> <li>The family must be registered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).</li> <li>The ration card must be properly linked with Aadhaar for verification and mapping.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Families meeting these conditions are automatically considered eligible.</li> <li>There is no separate enrollment drive or application window for this scheme.</li> </ul> <h3>Documents</h3> <ul> <li>Eligible families are required to ensure the availability of the following documents :- <ul> <li>Blue Ration Card.</li> <li>Aadhaar Card. (Linked with Ration Card)</li> <li>Registered Mobile Number.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Aadhaar linking is mandatory to complete beneficiary verification.</li> <li>Without proper Aadhaar mapping, families may face difficulty in receiving the food kit during distribution.</li> </ul> <h3>Process to Apply</h3> <ul> <li>One of the key highlights of the Meri Rasoi Yojana is that no formal application is required.</li> <li>Here is how beneficiaries can receive the benefits :- <ul> <li>Ensure that your Blue Ration Card is active and properly linked with Aadhaar.</li> <li>Confirm that your family is registered under NFSA.</li> <li>Visit your nearest ration shop (PDS outlet) during the distribution period.</li> <li>Collect your Nutritional Food Kit once every three months.</li> <li>Distribution will begin from April and will continue quarterly.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The food kits will be provided in the same manner as regular ration supplies to maintain efficiency and transparency.</li> <li>In case of any issue, beneficiaries can approach the District Food and Civil Supplies Officer in their respective area for assistance.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Links</h3> <ul> <li><a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://markfedpunjab.com/markfed/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab Markfed Website.</a></li> <li><a title="External website that opens in new window" href="http://foodsuppb.gov.in/?q=node/5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Website.</a></li> </ul> <h3>Contact</h3> <ul> <li>For queries, complaints, or clarification regarding eligibility or distribution, beneficiaries can reach out to the District Food and Civil Supplies Officer.</li> </ul>