Tamil Nadu Free Dhoti and Saree Distribution 2026: Ration Shop Delivery Starts on November 3

The Tamil Nadu Government has announced the distribution of free dhotis and sarees through fair price shops ahead of the Deepavali festival. The distribution begins across the state today, November 3, 2026.

According to the government announcement, the scheme is intended for eligible family cardholders receiving old-age pensions. Beneficiaries can collect the free dhotis and sarees from their respective ration shops within the announced deadline.

Free Dhoti and Saree Distribution: Important Dates

The government has instructed eligible beneficiaries to collect the festival clothes by November 7, 2026.

Distribution starts: November 3, 2026

Last date for collection: November 7, 2026

Distribution location: Fair price shops across Tamil Nadu

Eligible beneficiaries: Family cardholders receiving old-age pensions

How to Collect Free Dhoti and Saree

Eligible beneficiaries are requested to visit their respective fair price shops in person with their family ration cards to receive the free dhotis and sarees.

The government has stated that the clothes procured for Deepavali 2026 have been moved to fair price shops across Tamil Nadu for distribution.

Officials Monitoring Distribution

The Cooperation Department officials are closely monitoring the movement of the clothes to ration shops and the distribution process. This supervision is intended to ensure that the scheme is implemented without delays.

Eligible old-age pension beneficiaries are advised to collect their free festival clothes before November 7, 2026, by visiting their respective ration shops with their family cards.