Minister Anoop Jacob announced that the State Food Department has completed the distribution of free Onam kits 100 percent. The distribution was completed a record four days ahead of Thiruvonam.

A total of 593,408 kits, as targeted, were prepared through Supplyco and delivered to ration shops. In addition, 8,902 free kits were distributed to welfare institutions. The total demand received from TSOs was 602,310 kits. So far, 430,254 ration card holders have collected their Onam kits, while 159,582 kits are currently in stock at ration shops, the Minister said.