Pongal is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Tamil Nadu. It marks the harvest season and is a time of gratitude, joy, and togetherness. To make the celebrations more meaningful and inclusive, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a special festive welfare scheme for Pongal 2026 — the distribution of free sarees and veshtis to ration card holders across the state. This initiative aims to ensure that every family, regardless of income level, can welc