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5.79 lakh people to benefit from rice scheme

DINDIGUL: A total of 5.79 lakh people in Dindigul and over 3.75 lakh people in Theni district will benefit from the Re 1 a kg rice scheme of the State government. Launching the scheme at a fair price shop here on Tuesday, Revenue Minister I. Periasami said that sale of rice, condiments and spices at subsidised rates in ration shops will reduce burden of the poor. People should make use of the scheme.

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