The State Government of Tamil Nadu has recently launched a Women Empowerment initiative known as the Tamil Nadu Government 1000 Rupees Scheme, in which the Government aims to provide a financial benefit of INR 1,000 to all transgender individuals and women heads of households across the Tamil Nadu state. This initiative is aimed at providing benefits to around 1 Crore females across the Tamil Nadu State, directly transferring financial benefits into female beneficiaries’ accounts by DBT. All those females and transgenders who are eligible and wish to get benefits under this initiative they cam simply visit the Official Website and fill out the Registration form under this scheme.
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About the Tamil Nadu Government 1000 Rupees Scheme
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu State, M.K. Stalin, has launched this Female Empowerment initiative called Tamil Nadu Government 1000 Rupees Scheme on 15th September, 2013. Under which the Government aims to provide financial benefits of INR 1000 to all the Women Heads of the family and Transgenders across the Tamil Nadu State. This initiative is officially known as Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam and as per the reports stated by the Government this initiative will benefit around 1 Crore females across the Tamil Nadu State.
The Government has allocated a financial budget of INR 13,807 Crore for the implementation of this scheme. With the help of this scheme, the female head of the family, Transgender women, and widowed women will be able to stand and empower themselves, and don’t have to depend on anyone for their daily needs and requirements.
Purpose of the Tamil Nadu 1000 Rupees Scheme for Women
The main purpose behind the Tamil Nadu 1000 Rupees Scheme is to empower women by providing them with financial help and support so that they can stand and be confident about themselves. According to this scheme, the Government will provide a financial help of INR 1000 to all the women head of households, transgenders, and widowed females. As per the reports stated by the Government, till now, around 1.14 crore females have received financial benefits through this scheme. The Government of Tamil Nadu has allocated a total budget of INR 13,807 Crore for the implementation of this scheme.
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Main Points of Tamil Nadu Government 1000 Rupees Scheme
| Scheme Name | Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam |
| Objective | Empower women financially, improve livelihoods, reduce poverty, and recognize unpaid domestic work |
| Launch Date | September 15, 2023 |
| Launched By | Chief Minister M.K. Stalin |
| Monthly Benefit | ₹1,000 per eligible woman head of household |
| Eligibility | Women/transgenders aged 21+, <₹2.5 lakh family income, <5 acres wetland/10 acres dryland, <3,600 units annual electricity consumption, no car/four-wheeler ownership |
| Budget Allocation | ₹12,000 Crore annually (initial), ₹13,721.50 Crore for 2024-2025, ₹13,807 Crore for 2025 |
| Number of Beneficiaries | Over 1 crore women |
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be permanently residing in Tamil Nadu State.
- Applicants own less than 5 Acres of Wet Land & 10 Acres of Dry Land.
- Applicants’ annual household electricity connections should not exceed 3600 Units.
- Priority should be given to Transgenders, Widowed Women, Disabled Females and women head of the Households.
- Age should be above 21 Years.
- Any member of the Applicant family should not be a taxpayer or in the government sector.
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card
- Ration Card
- Bank Account
- Income Certificate
- Death Certificate of Husband (for a widowed female)
Tamil Nadu Government 1000 Rupees Scheme Online Apply
- All those citizens who want to apply under this 1000 rupees scheme have to visit the Official Website.
- Now on the homepage you have to click on Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam option.
- After that you have to click on Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam Application Form option.
- Then the Application form will start downloading, and you have to enter all the required details in the application form.
- Now you have to attach all the required documents to the Application Form.
- At last, you have to recheck the form and submit it to the Concerned Department.
FAQ’s
What are the documents required for the Tamil Nadu 1000 rupees scheme?
Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Bank Account, Income Certificate, Death Certificate of Husband (for a widowed female).
Who can apply for the Tamil Nadu 1000 rupees scheme?
All the females head of the family and Transgenders, Disabled Females, Widowed females can apply under this scheme.