Others can bring rations to elderly: Sakkarapani

He said, “Single-member cardholders can get their essentials with neighbours’ help by submitting a letter to the PDS shop staff nominating the other person.” 

Published: 17th August 2021 03:40 AM  |   Last Updated: 17th August 2021 03:40 AM   |  A+A A-

Ration cards.

Ration cards. (Representational image)

By Express News Service

CHENNAI: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R Sakkarapani informed the Assembly that elderly persons can get their dry rations from PDS shops through other persons by submitting a letter to the respective PDS shop.

He said, “Single-member cardholders can get their essentials with neighbours’ help by submitting a letter to the PDS shop staff nominating the other person.” 

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