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Thayumanavar doorstep ration delivery

· Chennai

Ration items began to be delivered to the homes of over 21 lakh senior citizens above 70 and persons with disabilities.

On 12 August 2025 Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated the Thayumanavar Thittam at Tondiarpet in Chennai. Under it, ration commodities are delivered by dedicated vehicles to the homes of people above 70 and persons with disabilities registered with the public distribution system. The service covers more than 21.7 lakh beneficiaries through 34,809 fair price shops and operates on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month.

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