West Bengal to Offer 50% Discount on Flour, Sugar, Semolina for 2 Crore Families During Durga Puja

West Bengal will provide a 50% discount on essential food items to approximately 2 crore families during Durga Puja celebrations. Under the festival package, each eligible family will receive 1 kg of flour at Rs 19, 1 kg of sugar at Rs 30, and 500 grams of semolina at reduced rates.

The subsidy initiative aims to ease the financial burden on households during the festival season. The announcement underscores efforts to support low-income families with affordable access to staple commodities during major cultural celebrations.