Guwahati, Nov 10: The Assam government on Monday launched a scheme to supply essential food items, including lentils, sugar, and salt, at subsidised prices under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the scheme at a state-level event in Guwahati, announcing that the prices would be further reduced from January next year.

“Masur dal: Rs 69 per kg, sugar: Rs 38 per kg, salt: Rs 10 per kg. Is it possible? Yes, in Assam it is!” Sarma wrote on X after unveiling the initiative. He said the subsidised items will be available at all fair price shops across the state.

The Chief Minister added that from January, Rs 100 will be sufficient to buy one kilogram each of dal, sugar, and salt, calling it a new benchmark in nutritional security for ration card holders.

The scheme was simultaneously launched at nearly 33,000 fair price shops across Assam, with beneficiaries, ministers, MLAs, and local representatives participating in the event.