Ration card holders in red zones of TN to get free essentials at doorstep amidst COVID 19 lockdown

Owing to the current lockdown for COVID 19, the ration card holders of Tamil Nadu residing in the red zones of the state will get free essentials at door step from July 6 to July 9. From July 10th, ration card holders can visit the PDS shops to avail the free essentials.

Talking about the provision of free essentials, the Chief Minister had earlier mentioned that the food security was being ensured with the government providing free essentials for three months starting April to over two crore ration card holders while poor, destitute and migrant workers were also being provided with food through community kitchens and Amma Canteens. The government was taking all steps for people's welfare but they should also cooperate more in its fight against the contagion, he said.

"It won't be possible to prevent the spread of the disease with a lack of public support though the government may impose curfew and other curbs," he said. Personal precautions like wearing face mask, practicing hand hygiene, duly following social distancing and staying indoors were important for this purpose, he added.