Latest Pongal 2027 News & Updates

Chennai, July 7 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major revamp of the free dhotis and sarees distributed under its annual Pongal gift scheme, introducing improved fabric quality, enhanced durability and a wider range of colours for the 2027 edition.The move marks the first significant upgrade to the scheme in more than a decade and is expected to benefit both beneficiaries and the state’s handloom sector.Under the revised specifications, the free sarees will feature a higher cot…