Bengal Govt brings special food distribution scheme during festival

Kolkata, Sep 25: The West Bengal Government has brought good news for the people of the state. The Food and Supplies Department has announced a special distribution scheme on the occasion of the major festivals of Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhat Puja. According to the scheme drawn up, beneficiaries and families receiving special benefits from the State Government would receive the following additionally : 1 litre mustard oil at Rs 91.50 per litre, 1 litre rice bran oil at Rs 79.50 per litre, 500 gram subsidised flour (maida) at Rs 22 per kg, 500 gram subsidised sugar at Rs 38.50 per kg. The distribution would be carried out in two phases, in accordance with the dates of the festivals – from September 15 to 27, and from October 11 to 25. UNI