Tamil Nadu Diwali 2026: 10 Grocery Items for ₹200 – Special Package Sales Begin Today

The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Department has officially launched the sale of a special Diwali grocery package containing 10 essential items for ₹200. The initiative, which began on Friday, October 30, 2026, aims to reduce the financial burden on low-income and middle-income families during the festive season.

The scheme offers commonly used grocery items at a subsidised price through cooperative retail outlets across Tamil Nadu.

₹200 Diwali Grocery Package Launched in Chennai

Cooperative Department Minister Gandhi Raj inaugurated the scheme on Friday morning at the Marutham Cooperative Speciality Store operated by the Saidapet Cooperative Wholesale Stores Society on GNT Road, Sengundram, Chennai.

The initiative is intended to make essential grocery products more affordable at a time when household expenses generally increase ahead of Diwali.

List of 10 Grocery Items in the ₹200 Package

Each Diwali special grocery package contains the following 10 items:

1. Bengal gram dal

2. Urad dal

3. Green gram dal

4. Dried red chillies

5. Coriander seeds

6. Garlic

7. Tamarind

8. Mustard seeds

9. Cumin seeds

10. Fennel seeds

All the products are packed separately as part of the special grocery kit for everyday cooking and festive food preparation.

Grocery Package Available at 128 Cooperative Stores

The special grocery package is being distributed through 128 cooperative retail outlets. These include cooperative wholesale stores, primary cooperative stores and cooperative sales societies operating in urban and other designated areas.

People can visit participating cooperative outlets to purchase the package directly.

Grocery Package Worth ₹300 to ₹350 Available for ₹200

According to the announcement, purchasing all 10 grocery items separately in the open market may cost approximately ₹300 to ₹350. Under the Diwali initiative, the package is being offered for ₹200 as a subsidised festive-season benefit.

This allows consumers to purchase essential grocery items at a lower combined price.

Who Can Buy the ₹200 Grocery Package?

The package is available for direct purchase by the public. During the initial phase, the purchase is limited to one package per person.

Customers can pay in cash at participating cooperative stores. Sales will continue as long as stocks are available.

Tamil Nadu`s Diwali Grocery Scheme

The ₹200 grocery package is a festive-season initiative aimed at helping households manage essential grocery expenses. With 10 commonly used cooking ingredients included in one package, the scheme offers an affordable option for families preparing for Diwali celebrations.