Sat Jan 04 12:32:32 UTC 2025: ## Namakkal District to Distribute 5.4 Lakh Sugarcanes as Part of Pongal Gift Hampers

**Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, January 4, 2025** – The Namakkal district administration will distribute 5.4 lakh sugarcanes alongside Pongal gift hampers to over 540,000 ration card holders. This initiative, following an announcement by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, will see each hamper include one kg of raw rice, one kg of sugar, and a single sugarcane stalk.

Distribution of tokens for the hampers began Friday. Ration card holders can collect their hampers at designated fair price shops during specified times.

The sugarcanes will be procured directly from farmers at ₹35 per stalk. District Collector S. Uma stated that the cooperative and agriculture departments confirmed the availability of the required sugarcane due to increased cultivation. Teams are ensuring the quality and height meet government standards. Farmers will receive payments directly into their bank accounts, and a helpline (0486-280272) has been established for inquiries.

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