Ahead of Gudi Padwa and Ambedkar Jayanti, the Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday decided that eligible ration card holders and beneficiaries of the Antyodaya scheme across Maharashtra will get a packet of one kg each of edible oil, sooji (rava), chana dal (split chickpeas) and sugar for Rs 100.

The Maharashtra government in a statement said, "the packet, named Anandacha Shidha, will be distributed on Gudi Padwa (March 22) and the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Amberkar (April 14). One packet will cost Rs 100 only."