Ludhiana, March 26 -- Ration beneficiaries will start receiving free kitchen kits along with wheat post May 15, as the Punjab government rolls out chief minister Bhagwant Mann's flagship 'Meri Rasoi' scheme, aimed at easing household expenses amid rising food costs.

The distribution has been deliberately scheduled post May 15 once the ongoing wheat procurement season concludes, to ensure a smooth roll out without disrupting mandi operations or supply chains.

Under the scheme, beneficiaries covered under the public distribution system will receive ration kits in addition to their regular wheat entitlement, marking a shift from grain-only support to a more comprehensive food security model.

Each kit will contain 2 kg channa dal, 2 kg sug...