A state government release here said that Rs 8,667 crore has been allocated so far since 2011, when Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had directed that 1.85 crore families possessing ration card be covered under this scheme.
Information and Special Programmes Implementation Minister K T Rajenthra Balaji today reviewed the progress of the scheme, and directed officials that there should not be any delay in distribution of the mixers, grinders and fans, the release said.