Monthly entitlement assistance provided to Tamil Nadu women to be credited tomorrow: Sources
Chennai, May 14
Chief Minister Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government will release the monthly entitlement assistance of Rs 1000 to women beneficiaries' accounts, ensuring that the assistance doesn't get disrupted till the new government increases the current amount to the promised amount of Rs 2500, according to the sources.
CM Joseph Vijay held a meeting with the finance secretary, higher officials in the Secretariat, to ensure that the amount of Rs 1,000, which has been credited to the bank accounts of women beneficiaries in the last DMK Government, is released tomorrow.
TVK has promised that they will increase the monthly entitlement assistance amount from 1000 rupees to 2500 rupees.
Earlier, Vijay, after taking charge as CM, ordered the closure of 717 Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) liquor outlets located near temples, schools, colleges and bus stands across the stat
Chief Minister Vijay directed officials to shut down TASMAC liquor retail outlets functioning within a 500-metre radius of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stations within two weeks. According to an official release, the TASMAC currently operates 4,765 liquor shops across the state, of which 717 were found violating the specified distance norms according to a survey ordered by the Chief Minister.
The government said the closures include 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 near bus stands. The decision is significant because TASMAC remains one of Tamil Nadu's biggest revenue-generating systems, even as demands for liquor shop closures have echoed across party lines for years.
"With the welfare of the general public in mind, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, has issued orders to close within two weeks 717 retail liquor shops situated within a 500-metre radius of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands," the government release stated.
Vijay has characterised his administration as a "government of the common people" which assures "social justice, equal opportunity, and secularism."
Speaking in the Assembly after clearing the floor test with with 144 votes, Vijay expressed gratitude towards the members who voted in support of the TVK government and affirmed that the party will create a "democratic" government that stands for the people of the state.
Reflecting on the TVK's momentous growth, CM Vijay affirmed that within just three years of the party's inception, TVK secured a staggering 34.92% of the total vote share, calling it "the whistle revolution."
Although TVK fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats, the party secured support from several other parties, including the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Left parties, and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), enabling Vijay to form the government in the state. During the floor test a section of AIADMK legislators who allegedly defied the party leadership also voted for Vijay.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 2500 per month for women is a game-changer if implemented properly. But I hope the government doesn't just focus on freebies - we need jobs, infrastructure, water, and power. The TASMAC closure is bold though, considering it's a major revenue source. Will be interesting to see how they compensate for the loss.
717 liquor shops closed near sensitive areas - that's a strong anti-liquor stance. But what about the thousands of other shops still open? And how will the state make up for the revenue loss? Hopefully they have a plan other than just printing money for freebies. The initial 1000 to 2500 promise seems ambitious.
The TASMAC decision is long overdue - every party talked about it but none had the guts to act. Vijay actually did it within days of taking charge. That's real leadership. And the women's assistance continuing without disruption shows they understand how important this support is for families. Let the development begin! 💪
Happy that women won't lose their monthly assistance during transition, that shows sensitivity. But I'm skeptical about the Rs 2500 promise - elections are over and promises often get forgotten. Also, closing 717 TASMAC shops is symbolic, but the real test is whether they can reduce overall alcohol consumption or if people will just buy from other shops. Let's wait and watch.
Great to see action on both fronts - women's welfare and social responsibility. The TASMAC closures near temples and schools should have happened years ago. And the Rs 1000 continuity ensures families don't suffer during
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