In a major initiative for the poor and marginalised sections of society, the Delhi Cabinet has approved free distribution of sugar to all beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). The scheme, to be implemented this month, will be valid till March 2027.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that under this initiative, all AAY beneficiaries in Delhi will be provided 1 kg sugar per month, free of cost, in branded and standardised packets.
“The initiative marks another concrete step in the Delhi government’s pro-poor policies, ensuring both food security and access to quality supplies,” she said.
Currently, loose sugar is distributed at fair price shops that often leads to accumulation of dust and moisture, contamination and weighing issues. Distribution in packets will ensure hygiene, safe storage, ease of handling and accurate measurement, said officials.
As per official estimates, 65,883 AAY families in Delhi will benefit from the scheme, with each eligible household receiving 1 kg sugar per month.
Until the finalisation and approval of a new tender for branded packaging, distribution will continue under the existing system to ensure uninterrupted supply to beneficiaries, said officials.
“The Delhi government is working in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has consistently placed the welfare of the poor at the centre of governance. The Delhi government remains committed to translating this vision into tangible outcomes through sustained efforts for the upliftment of the poor and disadvantaged,” Gupta said.