SANGRUR: Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday launched the ambitious “Meri Rasoi Yojna” in village Bhalwan, Sangrur, marking the rollout of one of India’s largest household nutrition support initiatives aimed at nearly 40 lakh poor and economically weaker families across Punjab. Under the scheme, beneficiary families will receive free kitchen kits every three months containing essential grocery items such as mustard oil, pulses, sugar, salt and turmeric to help reduce the burden of rising household expenses and ensure food security.
Addressing a large public gathering, the Chief Minister said the initiative reflects the Punjab Government’s commitment towards welfare-driven governance focused on nutrition, dignity and financial relief for ordinary families. He stated that earlier governments had limited welfare support to wheat and ration distribution, whereas the current government has expanded assistance by ensuring access to all basic kitchen essentials required for daily living. Mann also stressed that proper nutrition is essential for children’s health, education and participation in sports, adding that no child in Punjab should suffer due to lack of nutritious food.
Highlighting other welfare measures, Mann said nearly 90 percent of households in Punjab are receiving zero electricity bills, helping families save money for other household needs. He also announced that registration is underway for the “Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna”, under which eligible women from the general category will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women belonging to Scheduled Caste families will receive ₹1,500 monthly. The Chief Minister further stated that the government has issued more than 35 lakh health cards under the “Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna”, offering cashless medical treatment of up to ₹10 lakh in government and empanelled private hospitals.
During the event, Mann also highlighted infrastructure and agricultural reforms undertaken by the government, including uninterrupted daytime electricity supply for farmers and the restoration of nearly 14,000 kilometres of canal networks and pipelines to improve irrigation and conserve groundwater. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to maintaining the sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, he said the recently enacted anti-sacrilege law includes stringent punishments, heavy fines and provisions extending up to life imprisonment. He asserted that the legislation has received widespread support from Sikh communities across the world.
