T.N. CM Stalin launches distribution of Pongal gift hampers
The Hindu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hamper and the cash component of ₹1,000 to rice ration cardholders in Chennai
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of the Pongal gift hamper and the cash component of ₹1,000 to rice ration cardholders in Chennai on Wednesday. He also launched the distribution of free dhotis and saris to beneficiaries.
Besides the cash component, the gift hamper includes 1 kg raw rice and sugar and one sugar cane. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said, “Let equality and fraternity fill our hearts and homes.”
Ministers KR. Periakaruppan, R. Sakkarapani, Ma. Subramanian and P.K. Sekarbabu, legislator Dha. Velu and senior officials were present on the occasion.
According to the “2023: World Air Quality Report”, India is the third most polluted nation globally and Delhi the most polluted capital city. Though Bengaluru (Rank 673) stands nowhere close to the topmost polluted cities, increasing temperature, irregular rains, growing population and infrastructure are leading to a slow change in the water and air quality of the garden city.