Tamil Nadu govt. may gradually increase women’s rights grant
The Tamil Nadu government is considering a gradual increase in the women's rights grant under the revamped KMUT scheme. Initially, the monthly grant may rise from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, with a long-term goal of reaching ₹2,500. The scheme currently supports 1.3 crore beneficiaries and requires significant budgetary provisions.
- ▪The government plans to rename the KMUT scheme to Madhippumigu Magalir Thittam.
- ▪An increase of ₹500 per beneficiary would raise the annual budget from ₹15,600 crore to ₹23,400 crore.
- ▪A study indicated that 15% of KMUT beneficiaries are senior citizens over 60 years old.
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The TVK government, which is planning to revamp the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme and rename it as Madhippumigu Magalir Thittam, may increase the monthly grant gradually, given the State’s financial position.Initially, the amount may be increased from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, according to a government representative. The TVK had said in its manifesto that an assistance of ₹2,500 would be given to all women heads of families up to the age of 60. At present, the number of beneficiaries is 1.3 crore. The scheme necessitates an annual outlay of ₹15,600 crore. If the amount goes up by ₹500 per beneficiary, the budgetary provision for a full year would be ₹23,400 crore. 200 units of free power, women safety force and anti-narcotics unit: T.N.
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