Daijiworld Media Network - Chennai

Chennai, Dec 14: With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections barely five months away, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday launched the second phase of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT), extending the flagship women’s entitlement scheme to benefit an additional 17 lakh women across the state.

The announcement was made at the ‘Vellum Tamil Pengal’ (Women of Tamil Nadu Continue to Win) event held at Nehru Stadium here. The large-scale, scripted and televised programme highlighted women-centric welfare initiatives and featured beneficiaries who shared how the scheme has transformed their lives.

Under KMUT, Rs 1,000 is transferred every month directly to women heads of families. The scheme was formally launched on September 15, 2023, with the amount

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