Govt stops distributions of free Onam kit to AAY cardholders

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala government for the first time in the last three decades has failed to provide free Onam kits for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders through Supplyco outlets.

Free Onam kits are usually distributed through Supplyco outlets and the expenses are borne by the State government. However, this time the State government decided to discontinue the kit distribution citing financial restraints. The kit usually comprises pulses, grains, spices and sugar sufficient for a family from the most underprivileged society to prepare Onam feast.