The State Cabinet that is meeting on Wednesday is likely to take a decision on rescheduling the launch date of the Anna Bhagya scheme as the State government is yet to finalise the rate for rice and the supplier. The Cabinet is also likely to discuss the launch date to apply for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.
While Anna Bhagya was scheduled to be launched on July 1, the decision on the date to start the application process for Gruha Lakshmi is yet to be taken. The Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which entails monthly assistance of ₹2,000 to women, is scheduled for launch on August 15. Both Anna Bhagya and Gruha Lakshmi are among the five pre-poll guarantees given by the Congress.
Government sources indicated that the Anna Bhagya scheme will be put off till the supplier of rice and the rate is finalised. The NAFED, NCCF, and Kendriya Bhandar from whom the quotation had been asked have indicated that they will supply the required quantity and have quoted their price, sources said.
