The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Department has launched a special grocery kit containing 10 essential food items for Rs 200 to help consumers manage rising prices of essential commodities.
Cooperation Minister Gandhiraj inaugurated the sale of the grocery kits at the Marudham Cooperative Supermarket, operated by the Saidapet Cooperative Sales Society in Sengunram. The minister distributed the kits to 100 beneficiaries during the launch on Friday.
Rs 200 Grocery Kit Available at 128 Cooperative Stores
The special grocery kit contains 10 essential grocery items weighing a total of 1,450 grams. The kits are being sold at 128 cooperative outlets across Tamil Nadu at a price of Rs 200 per pack.
Items Included in the Rs 200 Grocery Kit
| Essential Grocery Item | Quantity |
| Bengal gram (Chana dal) | 250 g |
| Green gram (Moong dal) | 250 g |
| Dried 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 |
| Total weight | 1,450 g |
Affordable Groceries Through Cooperative Stores
The initiative aims to make essential food items more affordable and help households cope with rising grocery prices. By distributing the kits through cooperative stores, the government seeks to improve access to essential commodities at an affordable price.
Consumers can visit participating cooperative outlets to enquire about the availability of the Rs 200 grocery kit.