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Tamil Nadu launches ₹1,000 monthly grants for women-headed households

Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay

September 25, 2023 at 6:00:00 PM

Universal basic income

Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay
  • Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has introduced the "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam" in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of DMK founder C.N. Annadurai's birth anniversary. 

  • This initiative aims to provide a monthly rights grant of ₹1,000 to 1.06 crore women heading households in the state. 

  • The scheme was officially launched, and ATM cards were distributed to the beneficiaries in Kancheepuram. 

  • Mr. Stalin acknowledged that the scheme's implementation was delayed upon assuming office in 2021 due to the state's financial constraints. 

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