TN CM extends Rs 4,000 COVID-19 assistance scheme also to new rice card recipients

Now, 2,14,950 new rice ration cards that have been issued have come under use and Stalin has ordered payment of the first instalment to such families as well, a government release said.

migrator

Updated:18th May, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered a payout of Rs 2,000, the first instalment of the Rs 4,000 pandemic assistance plan, also to people who have newly received their rice category ration cards, the government said here on Tuesday.

Now, 2,14,950 new rice ration cards that have been issued have come under use and Stalin has ordered payment of the first instalment to such families as well, a government release said.

The payment, to families covered under the two lakh plus new cards, would be disbursed this month at an estimated cost of Rs 42.99 crore.

Stalin has already ordered disbursal of the first instalment in May to 2,07,66,950 rice cardholders at a cost of Rs 4,153.39 crore.

The Rs 4,000 COVID-19 cash assistance to people holding rice cards is an electoral promise of the DMK.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

TN CM extends Rs 4,000 COVID-19 assistance scheme also to new rice card recipients

Now, 2,14,950 new rice ration cards that have been issued have come under use and Stalin has ordered payment of the first instalment to such families as well, a government release said.

Also Read

Heatwave to persist in north TN, rain likely in southern districts

Chennai gold price plunges by Rs 1,840, silver costs Rs 270 per gram on May 6, 2026

TN election results 2026 | Commoner candidates breach Dravidian fortress, win 12 seats in Delta

Punjab: Blast near army cantt area in Amritsar, hours after explosion in Jalandhar

China, Iran hold talks to discuss opening of Strait of Hormuz