Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday requested his cabinet colleagues, MLAs and district collectors to monitor the distribution of Pongal gift hampers to the beneficiaries and ensure that quality products are distributed to them.
“I visited ration shops to inspect the distribution of Pongal gifts. Some miscreants are making lewd comments about this scheme. Therefore, we have to ensure proper distribution of quality goods without giving room to any complaints,” Mr Stalin said in a statement.
Ahead of Pongal, the Chief Minister had announced that gift hampers would be distributed to help the people of Tamil Nadu, who were affected by COVID-19 and floods. “Despite the huge financial crunch, Pongal gifts are being provided to over 2.15 crore rice ration cardholders at a total cost of Rs 1,297 crore,” Mr Stalin said.
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