Tamil NaduMonday, 3 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai to begin home delivery of ration supplies for senior citizens and persons with disabilities from August 4, 2026
Chennai will start doorstep delivery of ration supplies to eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities from August 4, 2026 across 19 zones.
Key highlights
Direct fact
From August 4, 2026, Chennai will begin doorstep delivery of Public Distribution System ration supplies to senior citizens above 65 years and persons with disabilities across 19 zones.
Key specifics
- The service starts on August 4, 2026 in Chennai.
- Beneficiaries include senior citizens above 65 years and persons with disabilities.
- Delivery will cover 19 zones, including T. Nagar, Mylapore, Tambaram and Madhavaram.
- A total of 1,346 fair price shops under the Cooperative Department will carry out the home delivery.
- Distribution is scheduled for August 4, 5 and 6, 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu welfare scheme, beneficiary group, administrative geography. TNPSC may ask the start date, number of zones, or the count of fair price shops involved.