Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begin in Virudhunagar district

Distribution of Pongal gift hampers began in Virudhunagar district with Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu formally inaugurating it on Thursday.

A total of 6.04 lakh rice ration card holders in Virudhunagar would benefit under the Pongal gift hamper scheme.

The hamper contains one kg of raw rice, one kg of sugar, one sugarcane, dhoti and saree and ₹3,000 in cash.