The Tripura government will distribute sugar, semolina and refined flour free of cost to all beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) during the festive season, continuing a tradition from previous years. These items are essential for preparing sweets commonly made in households during Puja celebrations, reports Tripura Info.
According to an official statement, each PDS family will receive 500 grams of semolina (suji), 2 kilograms of refined flour (maida), and 1 kilogram of sugar. To cover all 9.90 lakh beneficiaries, the state has procured 1,982 metric tonnes of flour, 469 metric tonnes of semolina, and 990 metric tonnes of sugar. The total cost of the initiative stands at Rs 7 crore.
This marks a rise in expenditure compared to last year’s Rs 5.69 crore. The cost of semolina has increased from Rs 0.59 crore to Rs 0.65 crore, refined flour from Rs 2.40 crore to Rs 2.58 crore, and sugar from Rs 2.70 crore to Rs 3.17 crore. An additional Rs 0.60 crore has been earmarked for transport and labour to ensure smooth supply through fair price shops across the state.
The state government described the initiative as a festive gift, underlining its commitment to easing household expenses during Puja.
