Puducherry Administration to Credit Rs 750 to Ration Cardholders' Accounts as Pongal Offering
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Puducherry, Jan 4 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Puducherry, N. Rangasamy, declared on Friday that the Union Territory will credit Rs 750 directly into the bank accounts of all ration cardholders as a festive gift in honor of Pongal.
Pongal, a significant festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, occurs annually on January 15.
During Pongal, the Puducherry government will also distribute gift hampers along with cash to ration cardholders every year.
The Chief Minister has now revealed that, instead of handing out the gift money through ration shops, the government will directly deposit the funds into beneficiaries' bank accounts.
This announcement was made at a ceremony at Kamarajar Mani Mandapam on East Coast Road, where appointment orders were issued to 168 newly appointed junior engineers and supervisors in the Public Works Department.
The event was graced by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan.
At this gathering, the Chief Minister also inaugurated an online service for applying for water connections and managing payment collections.
N. Rangasamy reinforced the government's dedication to providing employment opportunities for skilled individuals and filling existing vacancies in government roles.
Additionally, he announced plans to fill 300 nursing vacancies shortly.
Puducherry operates under an NDA-led administration, with NR Congress leader N. Rangasamy as Chief Minister and BJP leader A. Namassivayam overseeing the Home Minister portfolio.
