In a move aimed at ensuring a hassle-free Diwali for families across the state, the Tamil Nadu government has announced an advance distribution of ration supplies for the month of October. Officials confirmed that all essential commodities will be disbursed in a single phase by October 10, enabling beneficiaries to stock up well before the festival. (News18 Tamil)
Currently, over 2.27 crore ration card-holding families in Tamil Nadu receive subsidised rice, wheat, sugar, pulses, palm oil and kerosene every month through the Public Distribution System (PDS). (News18 Tamil)
With demand for commodities such as rice and palm oil typically spiking during the festive season, the government has brought forward the distribution schedule to ease public access and avoid crowding at fair price shops. (News18 Tamil)
The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) has already begun the process of moving stocks from warehouses to PDS outlets across the state. Authorities have assured that 100% of the monthly quota will be in place before the distribution deadline. (News18 Tamil)
As part of the Chief Minister’s ‘Thayumanavar’ scheme, a special door-to-door delivery service will be carried out on October 5 and 6 for senior citizens above 70 years of age and differently-abled persons, ensuring they need not travel to ration shops. (News18 Tamil)
The Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies (Chennai Zone) has instructed that notices about this early distribution and special service be prominently displayed at all fair price shops to keep the public informed. (News18 Tamil)
Officials said these measures have been taken to ensure citizens can collect their provisions without inconvenience and celebrate Diwali with ease. The government has urged beneficiaries to make use of the facility within the stipulated time. (News18 Tamil)
