Tamil Nadu Pongal Gift 2026: Free Sarees, Veshtis Confirmed; Rs 3,000 Cash Likely

• Tamil Nadu to distribute free dhotis (veshtis) and sarees to all ration card holders for Pongal 2026.
• Handlooms and Textiles Minister R Gandhi confirmed distribution completion by January 6, 2026.
• Production and dispatch to the Revenue Department were completed by December 15.
• Government plans to include a Rs 3,000 cash component for rice ration card holders.
• CM MK Stalin to chair a meeting on Wednesday to finalize the cash gift, with other ministers attending.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu ration card holders to receive free clothes for Pongal, with a cash gift also likely.