CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to leaving no one behind in the state’s development journey. In a major welfare push, the administration has transferred enhanced monthly pensions directly into the bank accounts of elderly citizens, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities.
Stalin announced the initiative on social media platform X, highlighting the success of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme, which provided women with Rs 2,000 in summer special assistance. This move received widespread acclaim, prompting demands from marginalized groups already receiving monthly pensions to extend similar support.
‘Today, we have fulfilled their hopeful demand!’ Stalin posted. ‘To ease hardships, we’ve deposited an additional Rs 2,000 alongside March pensions into their accounts.’
The aid reached an impressive 29.29 lakh beneficiaries under various social security schemes, including the elderly and widows, each receiving Rs 3,200. Additionally, 5.92 lakh persons with disabilities got Rs 3,500 each, while 2.58 lakh families caring for disabled members were given Rs 4,000 per family this morning.
In a separate relief measure, 1.62 lakh fisher families affected by the April-June fishing ban received Rs 8,000 each. Furthermore, 14,870 tea farmers in Nilgiri district benefited from Rs 8.53 crore allocated as Rs 2 per kg base price for green tea procured through 15 cooperative factories.
Stalin emphasized, ‘I reiterate once again: In Tamil Nadu’s path to development, we will leave no one behind.’ This comprehensive package underscores the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led government’s focus on inclusive welfare amid economic challenges.