Pongal gift distribution begins in TN
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The gift hamper consists of money help of ₹2500, sugarcane, uncooked rice, sugar, cashew nuts, raisins and cardamom
The distribution of the Pongal money gift hamper, together with a money help of ₹2,500 for every of the two.06 crore rice cardholders in Tamil Nadu, commenced on Monday.
The distribution of tokens for gathering the gift hampers was accomplished final week and ration cardholders had been capable of acquire their hampers from Monday.
Besides the money help, the gift hamper comprises uncooked rice and sugar, 1 kg every, a sugarcane and cashew nuts, raisins and cardamom.
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam collectively launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hampers throughout a perform in Chennai on December 21.
While saying the Pongal gift, Mr. Palaniswami had mentioned that Pongal is an auspicious day for Tamils. “This year, many have lost job opportunities owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the delta region, many have suffered because of cyclones and severe rain,” he defined, as causes behind the distribution of money help.
In districts, legislators, together with these from Opposition events launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hampers on Monday.
