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Tamil Nadu Pongal 2026: Fair price shops to prepare gift hamper tokens by Jan 2; guidelines issued

Tamil Nadu has instructed fair price shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift hamper tokens by January 2nd for distribution to approximately 2 crore beneficiaries. Tokens will be delivered door-to-door to rice ration cardholders and Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, with a staggered collection system to prevent overcrowding. Shops must ensure adequate hamper stocks and daily token issuance updates.