Three LPG cylinders, free bus travel for women - what CM Vijay announced in TN assembly
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced new welfare measures, including free cooking gas cylinders and expanded fare-free bus travel for women. These initiatives aim to fulfill election manifesto promises and will take effect on October 2.
Why it matters
These populist welfare schemes represent significant fiscal commitments aimed at supporting low-income households and women's mobility in the state.
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a set of welfare measures in the state Assembly, including three free cooking gas cylinders a year for eligible beneficiaries and an expansion of the fare-free bus travel scheme for women.Under the cooking gas scheme, the amount for the three cylinders will be credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.Vijay announced the launch of the Vetri Payanam scheme, expanding the existing fare-free bus travel programme for women across the state.Under the scheme, women will be allowed to travel free of charge on Express, LSS and Deluxe government buses operating in metropolitan and urban areas.
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