{
  "id": 18260514,
  "title": "Ahead of Deepavali, TN govt launches Vetri special vegetable pack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ahead-of-deepavali-tn-govt-launches-vetri-special-vegetable-pack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ahead-of-deepavali-tn-govt-launches-vetri-special-vegetable-pack-101793858898649.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tamil Nadu government has initiated the Vetri Special Vegetable Pack scheme, providing a discounted combo of 10 essential vegetables for ₹100 before Deepavali. The program, named after the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, will run for three days from November 5 to 7, 2021. Minister for Cooperation V Ganthiraj inaugurated the scheme at the Poonga Nagar Cooperative Wholesale Store in Chennai, distributing the first packs to the public. The special vegetable pack, distributed across 218 cooperative outlets and four mobile units in the city, will contain fresh and sorted ingredients weighing between 2.55 kg and 2.60 kg. The pack includes onions, tomatoes, brinjal, potatoes, carrots, beans, green chillies, lemons, ginger, and coconut. Authorities have imposed a restriction of one pack per person to prevent hoarding. The Cooperation Department has confirmed adequate stock availability across the state, and regional officials are monitoring the supply chain. The initiative aims to combat rising vegetable prices during the festival season by providing lower prices for consumers and better returns for farmers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}