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TN govt’s Pongal gift: Over 2.2 cr families to get ₹3000, saree, dhoti from fair price shops

January 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, has initiated a Pongal special welfare scheme that provides ₹3,000 in cash and gift hampers to over 2.2 crore eligible households, including Sri Lankan Tamils. The distribution was officially launched at a fair price shop in Chennai, aiming to support families during the Pongal festival.

Pongal gift hamper carrying cash, dhoti, saree and other essentials distributed by Tamil Nadu government

Credit: IANS

Key Highlights

Over 2.2 crore families will receive ₹3,000 and gift hampers.
The scheme targets ration card holders and Sri Lankan Tamil families.
Gift hampers include one kilogram of raw rice, one kilogram of sugar, and one full sugarcane.
Distribution launched by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in Chennai on January 8, 2026.
Event held at a fair price shop in Alandur, Chennai.

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TN govt’s Pongal gift: Over 2.2 cr families to get ₹3000, saree, dhoti from fair price shops

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