Andhra Pradesh Government Announces Subsidized Prices for Essentials

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced subsidized prices for essential commodities for ration card holders. Under the new scheme, one kilogram of toor dal will be available for ₹100, wheat flour for ₹25, and one liter of palm oil for ₹125. This initiative aims to provide financial relief to low and middle-income families by reducing their daily expenses. The government will bear a subsidy of ₹300.60 crores over three months through the Market Intervention Scheme. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to ensure that essential goods remain affordable and accessible to the poor, while also stabilizing market prices. The state has requested the central government to allocate 120,000 tons of toor dal, with an initial allocation of 40,338 tons already approved.