Thiruvananthapuram :The distribution of special Vishu-Easter grocery kits took off today. It is timed early so the special kits reach maximum households before the festivals. Ration shops that haven’t received their kit loads yet will have their supplies delivered soon, said authorities at State Civil and Food Supplies. February kit distribution ends today. Those yet to collect their March kit can do so now. The special kit contains 14 items including half-litre coconut oil and green gram(payar).
Priority card holders will receive 10 kg rice at Rs 15 per kilo from today - the distribution of which Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala tried blocking via his complaint to Election Commission(EC) and eliciting a ban order which the High Court later stayed. 24.96 lakh blue card holders and 25.92 lakh in the white category will receive the concessional rice.
