Distribution of Pongal gift hamper begins in Salem/Namakkal
The Hindu
The distribution of Pongal gift hamper announced by the State government began at various ration shops in the districts on Tuesday.In Salem, District Collector S.Karmegham launched the distribution at
The distribution of Pongal gift hamper announced by the State government began at various ration shops in the districts on Tuesday.
In Salem, District Collector S.Karmegham launched the distribution at a ration shop in Kannankuruchi in the presence of DMK legislator R. Rajendran and Salem MP S.R. Parthibhan. According to officials, 10,57,143 rice card holders and 886 rice card holders in Sri Lankan refugee camps would receive the gifts. The gifts consists of 21 items. Tokens have been distributed to 200 families a day at a ration shop to receive the kits.
In Krishnagiri, Minister for Handlooms R.Gandhi launched the distribution in the presence District Collector V. Jayachandra Banu Reddy. As many as 5,47,697 rice card holders would benefit from the scheme in the district.
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