What do you get under Meri Rasoi food kit?
A free food kit every quarter (2 kg dal, 2 kg sugar, 1 kg salt, 200 g turmeric and 1 litre mustard oil) for about 40 lakh NFSA ration card families, on top of NFSA wheat.
Kit contents and the quarterly cycle are from the February 2026 government announcement. Ask your ration depot for the current quarter’s distribution dates.
Meri Rasoi food kit: latest updates
- Distribution of the free food kits began at a state event in village Bhalwan, Sangrur. news report
- Chief Minister announced Meri Rasoi Yojna: free quarterly food kits for 40 lakh NFSA families from April 2026, in addition to wheat. official source
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Who is eligible for Meri Rasoi food kit?
- Families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Punjab, that is, holders of an NFSA (blue) ration card.
- About 40 lakh families are covered.
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- Your family must be on the NFSA ration card list. If you are not on it, ask the ration depot or the food inspector how to apply for an NFSA card.
Documents needed for Meri Rasoi food kit
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How to apply for Meri Rasoi food kit
- No separate form. If your family is on an NFSA ration card, collect the kit through the public distribution system (your ration depot) along with your wheat.
- Carry your ration card; the member collecting may need Aadhaar authentication at the depot.
How to check Meri Rasoi food kit status
- Ask your ration depot holder or the area food inspector when the quarter’s kit will be given.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Meri Rasoi food kit?
Families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Punjab, that is, holders of an NFSA (blue) ration card. About 40 lakh families are covered.
How much do I get under Meri Rasoi food kit?
A free food kit every quarter (2 kg dal, 2 kg sugar, 1 kg salt, 200 g turmeric and 1 litre mustard oil) for about 40 lakh NFSA ration card families, on top of NFSA wheat. Kit contents and the quarterly cycle are from the February 2026 government announcement. Ask your ration depot for the current quarter’s distribution dates.
What documents do I need for Meri Rasoi food kit?
Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number).
How do I apply for Meri Rasoi food kit?
No separate form. If your family is on an NFSA ration card, collect the kit through the public distribution system (your ration depot) along with your wheat. Carry your ration card; the member collecting may need Aadhaar authentication at the depot. Official site: https://foodsuppb.gov.in/
How do I check Meri Rasoi food kit status?
Ask your ration depot holder or the area food inspector when the quarter’s kit will be given.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Meri Rasoi food kit?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
What is in the Meri Rasoi food kit?
2 kg dal (moong-chana), 2 kg sugar, 1 kg salt, 200 g turmeric and 1 litre mustard oil, given free every quarter.
Who gets the Meri Rasoi kit?
Families holding an NFSA (blue) ration card in Punjab, about 40 lakh families.
Do I need to apply for Meri Rasoi?
No. If you are on an NFSA ration card, you collect the kit through your ration depot.
Official sources
- Punjab DIPR press release, 23 February 2026: 40 lakh families to receive free ration under Meri Rasoi Yojna
- Punjab DIPR press release, 23 February 2026: cabinet clears Punjab Govt Food Programme for 40 lakh NFSA families
- Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Punjab
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.