Onam fairs to begin by first week of September

Thiruvananthapuram: In the light of recent Wayanad disaster, the government has decided to forgo the official Onam celebrations this year. However, Supplyco will proceed with Onam fairs as planned. Preparations are underway to launch these fairs at both district and taluk levels, starting in the first week of September.

This year, like last year, the Onam kit will be distributed exclusively to yellow card holders. In addition to this, the kits will also be made available to those in need, ensuring wider support during the festival season.

The Finance Department of Kerala has sanctioned Rs 225 crore to Supplyco to prevent price hikes in the market during this period. The Minister for Food and Civil Supplies had initially requested Rs 400 crore to bolster these efforts.