Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Kerala Prepares for Onam with Free Kits
The Kerala government is getting ready for the Onam festival.
They will start giving free ration to new beneficiaries from August 3.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan will begin this scheme.
The government has approved many new priority ration cards.
They have also planned to give free Onam kits to special beneficiaries.
These kits will have 16 items, including a cloth bag.
The government is also setting up markets to sell things at good prices.
The festival of Onam is on August 26.
Free ration distribution to new beneficiaries begins on August 3.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan to inaugurate the scheme.
Government approved 73,024 new priority ration cards out of 76,338 applications.
Free Onam kits to be distributed from August 10 to August 25.
Onam Mega Trade Fairs and district-level fairs planned to ensure affordable prices.
- Who
- Kerala Government, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob
- What
- Preparations for Onam festival, including free ration distribution and Onam kits
- When
- August 3 to August 26
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To ensure availability of essential commodities at affordable prices and celebrate Onam
Government Support
Public Expectations
Ration Card Approvals
Government Support
The government has approved 73,024 new priority ration cards, ensuring more beneficiaries.
Public Expectations
Some applicants face rejection or document issues, highlighting gaps in the system.
Free Onam Kits
Government Support
The government is distributing 6,09,305 free Onam kits to beneficiaries and welfare institutions.
Public Expectations
Public expectations are high for the quality and timely distribution of these kits.
- Inauguration Date
- August 3
- Onam Kits Distribution Start Date
- August 10
- Onam Kits Distribution End Date
- August 25
- Thiruonam Date
- August 26
- Total Rice Earmarked
- 1,65,932 metric tonne
- Total Wheat Earmarked
- 24,506 metric tonne
- Funds Allocated
- Rs 448.05 crore
- Onam Kits Cost
- Rs 854 each
