Tamil Nadu’s Cooperation Department is launching a special 10-item grocery kit priced at ₹200 through cooperative retail outlets from Friday, October 30, 2026. The package is intended to make commonly used cooking ingredients more affordable for households preparing for Deepavali.
What Are The 10 Grocery Items In The ₹200 Kit?
The 1,450-gram package contains the following commodities, according to the department’s release reported on Friday:
- Bengal gram dal: 250 g
- Moong dal: 250 g
- Dry red chillies: 100 g
- Coriander seeds: 150 g
- Garlic: 150 g
- Tamarind: 250 g
- Mustard seeds: 100 g
- Split urad dal: 100 g
- Cumin seeds: 50 g
- Fennel seeds: 50 g
Where Will The ₹200 Grocery Kit Be Available?
The package is being sold through 128 outlets operated by cooperative wholesale stores, primary cooperative stores and cooperative marketing societies in areas outside municipal corporations, according to the official release cited by The New Indian Express. Consumers should check with their nearest participating cooperative outlet to confirm stock and sale timings before visiting.
The kit will be sold as one combined package in an eco-friendly bag. The items will not be available for individual purchase under this offer.
When Does The Sale Begin?
The sale is scheduled to begin on October 30. Cooperation Minister V Gandhiraj is set to launch the initiative at the Marutham Cooperative Supermarket outlet in Red Hills, Chennai, as per the reported announcement.
Why Has The State Introduced This Package?
Demand for essential groceries usually rises during the festive season as families prepare meals and traditional sweets and savouries. The ₹200 kit offers a fixed bundle of pulses and spices at a single price, giving shoppers an additional option alongside regular retail purchases.
The package is different from a free ration distribution announcement: the reported scheme describes a sale through cooperative outlets for ₹200. Buyers should check availability, the exact package and any purchase conditions directly with the store.
Details are based on the Cooperation Department release reported on October 30, 2026. Participating outlet availability may vary.
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