Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 27 -- The Kerala government will distribute 6,32,910 free Onam kits this year under its special festive assistance scheme.

Each kit will contain 14 essential items, including sugar, coconut oil, toor dal, green gram dal, red cowpea, cashew nuts, Milma ghee, Gold tea, payasam mix, sambar powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt, and will be supplied through ration shops.

"Distribution is scheduled to be completed by September 2. However, beneficiaries can also collect them on September 3 and 4 to avoid crowding," Food and Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil said.

The scheme will cover Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card holders and inmates of welfare institutions. In addition, white card ...