Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches 'Thayumanavar Thittam' for doorstep ration delivery to elderly and disabled
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the 'Thayumanavar Thittam', a scheme aimed at delivering ration supplies directly to the doorstep of over 21.7 lakh elderly citizens and persons with disabilities across the State. The scheme will be implemented through 34,809 fair price shops, benefiting over 20.42 lakh citizens aged above 70 and 1.27 lakh persons with disabilities. Essential commodities will be delivered on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, incurring an additional expenditure of ₹30.16 crore for the Cooperation Department.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu has launched a new scheme, 'Thayumanavar Thittam', for doorstep delivery of ration supplies.
- The scheme targets elderly citizens (above 70) and persons with disabilities.
- Ration supplies will be delivered monthly on specific weekends through existing fair price shops.
- The initiative reflects the government's commitment to serving vulnerable populations despite additional expenditure.
Exam Facts
- The scheme is named 'Thayumanavar Thittam'.
- It was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
- It targets over 21.7 lakh beneficiaries, including 20.42 lakh citizens aged above 70 and 1.27 lakh persons with disabilities.
- The additional expenditure for the Cooperation Department is ₹30.16 crore.
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