New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years i.e. 31 March 2026.
The scheme, expected to benefit about 1.89 crores AAY families of the country will facilitates access of sugar to the poorest of the poor and adds energy to their diet so that their health improves, an official statement said here.
Under the scheme, the Central Government gives subsidy of Rs. 18.50 per kg per month of sugar to AAY families of participating States.
The approval is expected to extend benefits of more than Rs. 1850 crore during the period of 15th Finance Commission (2020-21 to 2025-26).
With this approval, the Government will continue giving subsidy to participating States for distribution of sugar to AAY families through PDS at the rate of One kg per family per month. States have the responsibility to procure and distribute sugar, the statement added.
