Maha Kumbh 2025: Fair price shops giving ration at subsidised rates in Prayagraj | Prayagraj News

PRAYAGRAJ: In a move to support akharas, institutions, and kalpvasis during Maha Kumbh, the state govt has launched a subsidised ration scheme, offering flour at Rs 5 per kg, rice at Rs 6 per kg and sugar at Rs 18 per kg.
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Under CM Yogi‘s directives, 138 fair price shops have been set up in the fair area.
CM has instructed officials to make comprehensive arrangements, with special attention to the food requirements of devotees.The govt has opened its ‘food granary‘ for the Maha Kumbh, arranging for 1.2 lakh white ration cards for kalpvasis to access subsidised items.
This facility will be available from Jan till the end of Feb.