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Stalin Credits ₹5,000 to Women, Promises ₹2,000 Monthly Aid Next Term

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the crediting of ₹5,000 to women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme. The amount includes a ₹3,000 advance for February-April and a ₹2,000 summer special package. Stalin also pledged that the monthly assistance would be doubled to ₹2,000 in the next government term under "Dravidian Model 2.0". The announcement triggered celebrations among DMK cadres, with party functionaries distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers in Thoothukudi.

Key Points: CM Stalin Credits ₹5,000 to Women, Vows ₹2,000 Monthly Aid

  • ₹5,000 credited to women beneficiaries
  • Includes advance & summer special package
  • Monthly aid to rise from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000
  • Scheme benefits 1.31 crore women
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DMK cadres celebrate as CM Stalin credits ₹5,000 to women beneficiaries, promises ₹2,000 monthly aid in next term

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin transfers ₹5,000 to women beneficiaries, announces future hike to ₹2,000 monthly. DMK cadres celebrate the move.

"For the women of Tamil Nadu, this Women's Rights Grant is the promise given by Stalin. - M K Stalin"

Thoothukudi, February 13

DMK cadres burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in Thoothukudi after Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that ₹5,000 had been credited to women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme.

Rs 3,000 was credited as an advance for the months of February, March and April, along with Rs 2,000 as a "summer special package". taking the total amount to Rs 5,000. The amount was transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries on Friday morning.

The Chief Minister also announced that the current monthly assistance of ₹1,000 will be increased to ₹2,000 under "Dravidian Model 2.0" in the next term of the government.

The Women's Rights Assistance Scheme was launched on September 15, 2023. Under the scheme, ₹1,000 is credited every month to women heads of families. At present, 1.14 crore women benefit from the scheme. The government has earlier said that steps to enrol new beneficiaries will begin soon.

Welcoming the announcement, party functionaries led by the Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Welfare and Women's Rights P Geetha Jeevan celebrated near the Old Bus Stand in Thoothukudi.

They burst firecrackers and distributed sweets to the public.

In a post on X, MK Stalin stated that the ₹3,000 amount was given as an advance payment. He also alleged that "some" were trying to block the Women's Rights Grant for three months, citing the upcoming elections, but said his government acted in advance to prevent any disruption.

"For the women of Tamil Nadu, this Women's Rights Grant is the promise given by Stalin. No matter who tries to create obstacles, I will not step back from it. Citing the elections as a reason, they are trying to block the Women's Rights Grant for three months. But our #DravidianModel government has acted ahead of them! As an advance for the months of February, March, and April - ₹3,000, along with a summer special package of ₹2,000! A total of ₹5,000 has been credited this morning to all 1.31 crore beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme," the post read.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the scheme is good, the timing and the celebrations feel very political. Elections are around the corner and this looks like a clear attempt to influence voters. The promise of ₹2000 monthly in the next term is also a pre-poll promise. We need sustainable policies, not election freebies.
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Geeta V
My sister in Chennai is a beneficiary. She called me crying with happiness this morning. For a single mother managing everything, this ₹5000 is a blessing. It will help with her children's school fees and the rising summer electricity bills. Sometimes direct support is what people need most.
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Arun Y
Other states should take note. Direct benefit transfer ensures the money reaches the right person without any middlemen. The scale is impressive - 1.31 crore women! Hope the promise to increase it to ₹2000 is fulfilled and doesn't remain just an announcement.
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Sarah B
Interesting model. The "summer special package" is a thoughtful touch, acknowledging seasonal needs. Financial independence for women is crucial for development. I wonder about the long-term fiscal impact, but the immediate social benefit seems significant.
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Karthik V
The cadres bursting crackers is a bit much, no? The real celebration should be in the homes of the women who received the money. The government should focus on enrolling the remaining eligible women quickly instead of political theatrics.

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