Pondy CM announces resumption of free rice distribution to ration card-holders
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced in the Assembly that starting this fiscal year, the government will resume distributing rice free of cost to ration card-holders. Additionally, pulses, sugar, and edible oil will be provided at subsidized rates through Public Distribution System (PDS) outlets. This decision was highlighted during his presentation of the budget for 2024-2025, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting low-income households amidst applause from ruling coalition members.
PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday announced that the territorial government would resume distribution of rice free of cost to ration card-holders from the current financial year.
Rangasamy, who holds the Finance portfolio, made the announcement in the Assembly while presenting the budget for 2024-2025.
He also said amidst thumping of desks by members of the ruling coalition that the government would also distribute pulses, sugar and edible oil at subsidised rates at Public Distribution System outlets from the current fiscal.
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