Tamil Nadu Social Justice Dept. raises food allowance for students in hostels, residential schools
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the monthly food allowance for students in state-run hostels and residential schools. The initiative, covering over 1,000 institutions, aims to support students from SC/ST communities with a budget allocation of ₹29.41 crore.
Why it matters
This policy directly impacts the welfare and nutritional support of marginalized student populations in India, reflecting government efforts to address rising living costs.
Tamil Nadu Social Justice Dept. raises food allowance for students in hostels, residential schools left Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu. File B. Thamodharan The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vpi903/article71619391.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_4876.jpg Thamodharan B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 05/08/2026: The Hindu in Conversation with Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu Photo: B.Thamodharan A G.O. to this effect was issued by the Social Justice Department following the announcement made by Minister Vanni Arasu in this regard during the Budget session CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an increase in the monthly food allowance for students staying in school hostels, residential schools, and college hostels run by the Department of Social Justice. A government order to this effect was issued by the Social Justice Department following the announcement made by Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu in this regard during the Budget session of the Assembly.
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