foodsuppb.gov.in New Atta Dal Scheme Punjab : Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

Organization : Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Punjab
Facility : New Atta Dal Scheme
Applicable For : Punjab

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New Atta Dal Scheme

** No. of beneficiaries 1.42 crores.
** Eldest Woman will be the family head.

Related : Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Punjab Get Aadhaar Card : www.statusin.in/816.html

** Wheat will be given at Re 1 per kg.
** The annual entitlement will be given at one go.
** The distribution will be done at the doorstep of the beneficiary directly by the department.
** The beneficiary gets to keep the wheat bags in which he gets the grains.
** The beneficiary will have to have aadhar card(june onwards).
** The beneficiary can go to the consumer court if he does not get wheat as per his entitlement.
** Wheat will be delivered in 30 kg standard packing.
** The department officials, the beneficiary, the transporter, the village panchayat , the nigraan committee- all will to work in coordination.
** No upper cap. Every member gets five kg wheat per month.
** Annual quota of wheat will be given in one go.

State Consumer Helpline (180030011007) :
It has been decided by Department of consumer affairs at national level that consumer helpline may be established at level of the state governments for boosting consumer movement in the country.

It will provide counselling on all products and services in regional, Hindi and English language. It will also function as a source centre with complete database of all required information necessary for counselling. State Consumer Helpline for Punjab is 180030011007.

Objectives :
** Development of resource centre at state level which will be networked with national resource centre.
** Develop Alternate Consumer Disputes Redressal mechanism at State Level.
** Maximum no. of disputes resolved out of court.

** Early resolution of complaints.
** Reach out to rural consumers.
** Capacity building of State level VCOs.

** State level machinery gets experience.
** Companies and service providers become more active in solving consumer disputes.
** Provide service in regional language in addition to English language.

About Us :
“Punjab continues to enjoy the status of bread basket of India as it plays an important role in contributing the largest part of central foodgrain pool. Since its establishment in 1942, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department continues to work to improve Public Distribution System, procurement process of food grains and their storage. Working in close cooperation with Government of India.

The Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs , Punjab is under the administrative control of the Secretary, Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs. There are different wings under the Secretary as detailed below. The Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has its Offices at the Divisional and District levels in the State.

Contact

Secretary, Food ,Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs
Sh. K.A.P. Sinha, IAS
Principal Secretary to Government, Punjab ,
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs,
Anaj Bhawan, Sector 39-C,
Chandigarh – 1600336.

FAQ On New Atta Dal Scheme

Sure, here are some FAQ on the New Atta Dal Scheme:

What is the New Atta Dal Scheme?
The New Atta Dal Scheme is a government scheme that provides subsidized wheat and pulses to the poor and needy in Punjab. The scheme was launched in 2023 by the Punjab government.

Who is eligible for the New Atta Dal Scheme?
The following categories of people are eligible for the New Atta Dal Scheme:

BPL families: Families that are below the poverty line are eligible for the scheme.

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families: Families that are part of the AAY scheme are also eligible for the scheme.

Old age pensioners: Old age pensioners who are receiving a pension from the government are eligible for the scheme.

Widows: Widows who are receiving a pension from the government are also eligible for the scheme.

How much wheat and pulses are provided under the New Atta Dal Scheme?
Under the New Atta Dal Scheme, each eligible family is provided with 30 kg of wheat and 5 kg of pulses every month.

Where can I apply for the New Atta Dal Scheme?
You can apply for the New Atta Dal Scheme at any ration shop in Punjab. You will need to provide your Aadhaar card and ration card to apply for the scheme.