14-05-2025
All eligible applications seeking monthly cash assistance will be considered, says Minister
Minister for Transport and Electricity S.S. Sivasankar on Wednesday said that all applications submitted by women seeking ₹1,000 cash assistance under the Kalaignar Urimai Thogai Scheme would be considered.
Speaking at the inauguration of the third phase of Makkaludan Muthalvar scheme at Thirumanur here, he said the monthly cash assistance scheme had received an overwhelming response from women. Those who were yet to get assistance could submit their applications or petitions at the camps of Makkaludan Muthalvar scheme. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had issued orders to take steps to provide cash assistance to all eligible women and they should utilise the opportunity well.
Mr. Sivasankar said the State government was at the forefront in implementing welfare schemes. Many State governments had taken cue from Tamil Nadu in implementing various schemes in their States. Free bus travel for women was among the schemes incorporated by other States.
Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development C.V. Ganesan, MLA K. Chinnappa, Collector P. Rathinasamy and senior officials participated.
Mr. Sivasankar and Mr. Ganesan distributed welfare assistance worth ₹12.96 crore to 2,204 beneficiaries at the camp. A large number of people from Venmankondan, Karuppilakattala, Thirumanur, Annimangalam and Keezhakavattankurichi participated.
