MK Stalin Launches Rs 2,000 Monthly Aid Scheme For Orphaned Children
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the 'Anbu Karangal' (Hands of Love) schemea welfare program to provide monthly aid to children who lost both parents or one, with the surviving parent unable to care for them.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin officially inaugurated the 'Anbu Karangal' (Hands of Love) initiative on Monday, aimed at providing support to children without parents.
Chennai:
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of Tamil Nadu has introduced the 'Anbu Karangal' welfare program, designed to offer monthly financial assistance to children who have lost both parents or one parent, with the remaining parent unable to provide adequate care.
The initiative provides Rs 2,000 monthly support to eligible children until they finish their school education or reach 18 years of age. This program was created to ensure that vulnerable children's education continues uninterrupted despite the loss of parental support.
In the first phase, 6,082 children throughout Tamil Nadu will benefit from direct financial assistance under this scheme. Additionally, the government provided laptops to 1,340 students who are orphaned, have completed Class 12, and secured admission to higher education institutions with state support.
Government officials noted that this initiative operates within the framework of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which authorizes the state to implement protective measures for orphaned and abandoned children. The launch included the introduction of a dedicated mobile application developed in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency to facilitate applications, address grievances, and monitor the program's implementation.
This initiative comes ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The governing DMK has been rolling out various cash assistance programs as part of its welfare agenda. Over one crore women currently receive monthly support of Rs 1,000 through the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, while students from government schools pursuing higher education also benefit from similar financial assistance to continue their academic journey.