Pongal gift 2025: Date, eligibility, cash benefits for ration card holders
Pongal Gift for Ration Card Holders: The government is planning to provide a Pongal gift package and cash to all ration card holders, including government employees. Each family is expected to receive Rs. 1000.
Pongal Festival Celebrations
People eagerly await Pongal after Diwali for two reasons: celebrating with family and witnessing traditional events like Jallikattu.
Jallikattu Competition
Pongal also features traditional sports like Jallikattu in Alanganallur, attracting spectators from various districts.
Pongal Gift Hamper
The annual Pongal gift comprises rice, sugar, sugarcane, and cash, benefiting ration card holders and government employees.
Ration Card Holders Benefits
Previously, the Rs. 1000 cash gift excluded certain groups. This year, the government plans to include everyone, including government employees.
CM Stalin's Announcement
The Pongal gift is expected around January 10th, preceding the Pongal festival. The Women's Entitlement Amount will also be credited earlier.