Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate the distribution of Pongal gift hampers on Thursday at a ration shop in Saidapet, Chennai.
Following this hampers will be distributed through ration shops across the state.
Ration cardholders will receive hampers containing one kg of raw rice, sugar, tamarind, sugarcane, Rs 1,000 in cash, and 21 other essential festival items.