TN govt launches Thayumanavar Scheme to remove poverty, Rs 27,922 cr allocated
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister, Thangam Thennarasu, has announced the establishment of the Chief Minister‘s Thayumanavar Scheme in an effort to eradicate poverty in the state over the next two years. The scheme has been allocated Rs 27,922 crore under the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, as announced during the presentation of the budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the Assembly.
The Finance Minister stated that the objective of the scheme is to launch a “final assault on poverty over the next two years” and intends to assist around five lakh of the poorest families in a coordinated manner using government aid. The implementation of the initiative will involve the active participation of elected representatives, charitable organizations, and banks.
Under the Chief Minister‘s Thayumanavar Scheme, the focus will be on identifying the most vulnerable segments of society, such as the destitute, elderly persons living alone, single-parent families, orphaned children, those with mental impairments, persons with disabilities, and families with children requiring special assistance. The identification process will involve the convergence of official databases, field inspections, community participation, and Gram Sabha sessions.
The primary objective of this initiative is to rescue the most impoverished families and provide them with the necessary support to improve their living conditions. The scheme demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing poverty and supporting the most vulnerable members of society.
Overall, the Chief Minister‘s Thayumanavar Scheme represents a significant effort by the Tamil Nadu government to tackle poverty and provide comprehensive assistance to those in need. The allocated funds and the coordinated approach involving various stakeholders indicate a determined push to uplift the underprivileged sections of society in the state.
