சென்னையில் 1400 மெட்ரிக் டன், இதர மாவட்டங்களில் 3500 மெ.டன் காய்கறி - பழங்கள் வாகனங்கள் மூலம் நேற்று நியாய விலையில் விநியோகிக்கப்பட்டது. இன்று...

Ensuring uninterrupted food security and stable nutrition for households during the strict pandemic lockdown, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reviewed the performance of the statewide mobile vegetable and fruit distribution initiative. Official monitoring reports indicated that 1,400 metric tonnes of fresh produce across Chennai and 3,500 metric tonnes across other districts were distributed at regulated fair prices through thousands of authorized mobile vans, with daily targets scaled up to 6,509 metric tonnes statewide.

The Chief Minister issued strict directives to the horticulture, agriculture, and rural development departments to ensure that mobile vending vehicles penetrate deep into rural habitations and peripheral panchayats. Stalin emphasized that villagers and agrarian daily wage earners must enjoy the exact same access to affordable fresh food as urban residents. By directly procuring produce from local farming collectives and deploying municipal transport networks, the government eliminated intermediary exploitation, stabilized retail prices, and safeguarded farmers incomes while protecting consumers from hoarding.

Stalin innovative food distribution model harmonized agrarian welfare with urban consumer relief during severe restrictions. By mobilizing government machinery to deliver fresh produce directly to neighborhoods, his leadership preserved public nutrition and sustained grassroots economic resilience across Tamil Nadu.