Temples distribute 6,000 food packets to the needy
The Hindu
Food packets would be distributed until the end of complete lucidity as instructed by the government.
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) department-run temples in Madurai region - comprising temples from Madurai and Virudhunagar districts - are distributing around 6,000 food packets to COVID-19 patients and other needy people. HR and CE Joint Commissioner for Madurai region C. Sri Kumaradurai said that the food packets would be distributed until the end of complete lucidity as instructed by the government. “A total of 57 temples run by HR and CE in Madurai region are distributing around 6,000 food packets every day. These are distributed to COVID-19 patients, their caregivers and homeless, who are finding it difficult to get food during the complete lockdown,” he said.More Related News

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