The Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab unit has said that the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched the ‘Meri Rasoi Yojana’, a scheme aimed at delivering nutritious ration to households across the state, describing it as a major step in strengthening public health.
Bhagwant Mann: Scheme Coverage
In a social media post, the party claimed that the initiative will reach around 40 lakh families in Punjab, ensuring access to healthy food supplies at the household level. The post asserted that the programme would bring a significant improvement in nutritional standards, particularly among economically weaker sections.
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Officials familiar with the initiative indicated that distribution is expected to be carried out through an organised supply chain involving local administrative bodies and ration distribution networks. Authorities are likely to monitor delivery through digital tracking and beneficiary verification systems to ensure transparency and timely supply.
Nutritional Components
Sources suggest the ration kits may include essential food items designed to meet basic nutritional requirements, potentially covering staples, protein sources and fortified products. Nutrition experts often emphasise that balanced food support programmes can significantly reduce deficiencies and improve long-term health indicators.
Government’s Claim
According to the statement, the scheme marks a step that “previous governments had not even envisioned,” and positions the initiative as a milestone in welfare-driven governance. Party leaders described it as a health-focused measure intended to support families’ daily dietary needs.
Focus on Public Health
Officials indicated that improved nutrition is expected to contribute to better health outcomes, especially for children, women and elderly citizens. Nutrition-linked welfare programmes are often considered crucial in reducing malnutrition and lifestyle-related health issues.
Political Context
The announcement comes amid continued emphasis by the Punjab government on welfare schemes targeting essential services such as healthcare, food security and social support. Observers note that such programmes also carry political significance as governments seek to highlight delivery of grassroots benefits.
