Schemes / Tamil Nadu
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (Tamil Nadu)
Tamil Nadu schemeWoman
Monthly 'rights grant' for women heads of families in Tamil Nadu, in recognition of their unpaid work.
What you get
₹1,000 per month (₹12,000 a year) credited to the woman's bank account.
Who can apply
- Woman head of family (as defined by the state) residing in Tamil Nadu
- Family income, land holding and electricity consumption within limits notified by the state; families of government employees, income-tax payers and certain others are excluded
How to apply
- Applications are taken at special camps and through e-Sevai centres when the state opens enrolment
- Check application status or file grievances on the official portal
Documents usually needed
- Family (ration) card
- Aadhaar
- Bank account details
- Electricity bill
Nodal authority: Tamil Nadu. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.