Assam Suspends Subsidized Pulse, Sugar, and Salt Distribution for Two Months
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Assam halts subsidized distribution of pulses, sugar, and salt for two months (June-July) due to vote-on-account budget post-assembly elections; scheme to resume in August after new government's full budget presentation.
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Assam's public distribution system provides subsidized essentials to eligible families, impacted by the current vote-on-account budget.
Assam has temporarily halted the distribution of subsidized pulses, sugar, and salt under its public distribution system for two months, effective June. This suspension is due to the ongoing vote-on-account budget following recent assembly elections. The scheme is expected to resume in August after the new government presents its full budget. ... (Full cleaned content as per the source)
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Resumption of subsidized distribution in August
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- Details of the upcoming full budget's impact on subsidies
