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Maha Govt to distribute 1kg sugar at Rs 20 to beneficiaries under Food Security Act on eve of Diwali festival

Mumbai, Nov 10 (UNI) The Maha Vikas Aghadi government has decided to distribute one kilogram of sugar at a subsidized rate of Rs 20 per kg, as against the market rate of Rs 40 per kg, to the beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act on the eve of Diwali festival.
Food and Civil Supply Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said, ‘’The government has taken a decision with Diwali in mind. There are 1.60 crore green ration cardholders, covering 7 crore beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Scheme, and the Priority Household People. The state government’s outgo will be Rs 23 crore.’’
He said the department has been working 24x7 to complete the necessary formalities, including the procurement, supply and transportation, so that all these beneficiaries can get sugar before Diwali.
Further, Mr Bhujbal said the government was contemplating on distributing the subsidised sugar to the saffron cardholders as well, which will cover more than 3 crore beneficiaries in the state.
For this, the government will need an additional Rs 23 crore, he added.
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