LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a Rs10 billion subsidy to support the provision of affordable flour and wheat to residents across the province. The government has also decided to increase the quota of subsidized government wheat supplied to flour mills, according to the details provided.
The decision was taken during a video-link meeting chaired by the chief minister. Discussions focused on flour prices, the availability of government wheat, and measures to provide relief to households facing rising living costs.
During the meeting, officials agreed to increase the subsidized wheat quota allocated to flour mills. According to the supplied report, government wheat is being provided to mills at Rs3,800 per maund. The proposed increase aims to support flour production and improve market availability.
The Punjab government also approved a Rs10 billion subsidy for affordable flour supplies. The initiative is intended to help ease the financial pressure on households by supporting access to an essential food staple at more affordable prices.
Speaking during the meeting, Maryam Nawaz said the burden of inflation on Punjab’s residents was deeply concerning. She stated that the government would use available resources to ensure the continued provision of affordable flour and wheat.
The chief minister directed the relevant authorities to take the necessary measures to ensure that affordable flour reaches consumers. She also said that the provision of subsidized flour and affordable roti would continue.
The actual impact of the subsidy will depend on implementation, wheat allocations to flour mills, and retail flour prices. Further details about the revised quotas, consumer prices, and the arrangements for distributing subsidized flour would help clarify how the initiative will benefit households across Punjab.
