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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Women saved 888 a month through free bus rides'
Chennai: State govt on Tuesday said women in Tamil Nadu went on 682.02 crore bus rides under the ' Magalir Vidiyal Payanam Thittam ' (free bus travel for women scheme) in the past four years. "Women, differently abled and transgender people can travel for free under the scheme," an official release said. "Of the 682.02 crore free rides, 36.89 lakh rides were claimed by transgender people, and 3.78 crore rides by differently abled people. Women were able to save up to 888 a month."DMK govt, which is set to complete four years, has launched several schemes for the welfare of women. Some of them are Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, Pudhumai Penn Thittam, and Thozhi hostels for working the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, 1.15 crore women householders receive 1,000 a month. For women in self-help groups, DMK govt increased the credit limit from 12 lakh/SHG to 20 lakh/SHG, resulting in higher bank loans to the tune of 1.12 lakh crore in four years, which is nearly 300% higher when compared to the previous AIADMK govt (from 2016 to 2020).
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. government lists measures undertaken for welfare of women
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) listed the initiatives it has undertaken for the welfare of women in the State. It mentioned schemes such as the 'Magalir Vidiyal Payanam Thittam', 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam', 'Puthumai Penn Thittam', and 'Thozhi Viduthigal Thittam', among others. Since Chief Minister M.K. Stalin assumed office in 2021, he has introduced numerous revolutionary schemes to promote the upliftment of women, significantly improving their position in society, an official release stated. The Tamil Nadu State Women Policy 2024 was launched, paving the way for women's rights, it added. The 'Magalir Vidiyal Payanam Thittam' was among the first five orders issued by the Chief Minister, through which women, persons with disabilities, and transgender persons were able to travel free of cost. So far, 682.02 crore free rides have been availed through this scheme, the government said. While transgender persons have made 36.89 lakh journeys, persons with disabilities have undertaken 3.78 crore journeys. Due to this scheme, women were able to save up to ₹888 per month, the release stated. So far, 1.15 crore women have been receiving ₹1,000 per month directly into their bank accounts under the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai'. 'The government is taking steps to extend this benefit to all eligible women, who have not received it yet,' it said. To help girls studying in Classes 6 to 12 in government and government-aided schools pursue higher education without hindrance, a monthly aid is being provided to them under the 'Pudhumai Penn Thittam'. 'Through direct bank transfer, 4.95 lakh students have received this assistance and have expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister. According to the State Planning Commission's report, due to this scheme, the number of girls transitioning from school to college has increased by 34%,' the release said. As of now, 13 'Thozhi Viduthigal Thittam' for Working Women with 1,303 beds were operational, with 14 more being established. In Salem, Thanjavur, Perambalur, Vellore, Villupuram, Tirunelveli, and Adyar (Chennai), seven hostels with 476 beds have been renovated at a cost of ₹4.21 crore, it said. Increased loan limit for women in self-help groups, 40% reservation for women in government jobs, increase in maternity leave, Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund, and reservation for women in local bodies were among the initiatives the State government has undertaken for the welfare of women, it said.
