11-06-2025
22 lakh children benefitting daily from CM's breakfast scheme: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said that about 22 lakh children studying in Classes I to V were benefitting daily from the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme.
Speaking at a function to mark the Self-Help Group (SHG) day on Wednesday, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin listed out several measures being undertaken by the DMK government for the welfare of women. He also referred to the 'Pudhumai Penn' programme which was aimed at aiding girl students not only in their school, but also in their higher education.
During the past four years, the government has facilitated loans to the tune of Rs. 1.05 lakh crore to women SHGs, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin said. On the occasion of the Self-Help Groups Day, the Deputy Chief Minister presented the Manimekalai award to Vijayalakshmi. He also recalled that the award was instituted during former CM M. Karunanidhi's regime. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, Chennai Mayor R. Priya and senior officials were also present.
