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Tamil Nadu Sets Oct 5–6 Doorstep PDS Delivery for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

The rollout falls under the Thayumanavar initiative launched in August to reduce burdens on eligible ration cardholders.

Overview

  • Essential commodities will be delivered to homes on October 5 and 6 through Fair Price shop teams ahead of Diwali.
  • About 21.7 lakh eligible ration cardholders are slated to receive supplies in a simultaneous statewide operation.
  • Distribution teams will use FP shop vehicles, electronic weighing scales and e-PoS machines to ensure accurate, transparent allotments.
  • FP shops have been instructed to display the schedule on notice boards as the government urges seniors 70+ and differently-abled cardholders to avail the service.
  • Some reports carry October 6–7 in headlines, though the official release and article bodies specify October 5–6.