AP Govt Boosts Ration: Wheat Flour at Rs 20, Free Millets from Jan 1!

• Andhra Pradesh government to provide 1 kg wheat flour at Rs. 20 (market price Rs. 40-80) through ration shops from January 1, starting in urban areas.
• Up to 3 kg each of Jowar and Ragi will be distributed free of cost from January 1, offering healthier alternatives to rice.
• Provisions for January, including sugar (Rs. 18-20/kg), will be distributed from December 26, with home delivery for disabled and elderly.
• New smart cards will be used for distribution, overseen by Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar.
• Doctors and health experts recommend millets over rice to prevent Type-2 diabetes due to lower glucose and slower digestion.

Why It Matters: AP government introduces subsidized wheat flour and free millets from Jan 1, promoting healthier food choices.