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The Tamil Nadu authorities will current an eight-gram (one-sovereign) gold coin and a silk saree as ‘Annan Seer’ (Elder Brother’s Present) to eligible girls on the day of their wedding ceremony, Finance Minister Marie Wilson introduced within the Meeting on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). An allocation of ₹812 crore has been made within the Revised Finances Estimates for the scheme, which was a part of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) election promise.
Reiterating the State authorities’s dedication to reworking Tamil Nadu into an elder-friendly State by guaranteeing a lifetime of dignity, swish ageing, and complete social safety for senior residents, the Minister advised the Legislative Meeting that an built-in residence for senior residents, outfitted with important facilities together with certified caregivers, medical personnel, and leisure services, shall be established throughout all districts.
Within the first yr, 12 such properties shall be arrange in 12 districts, every accommodating 40 beneficiaries, with an allocation of ₹6.6 crore. Moreover, senior residents’ recreation centres that includes libraries, yoga and meditation services, and indoor sports activities facilities shall be established in 5 districts within the preliminary section, chosen on the premise of the inhabitants of senior residents.
Anganwadi centres
The Minister stated the federal government will assemble 500 Anganwadi centres throughout the present monetary yr, guaranteeing the supply of important primary facilities comparable to secure ingesting water, bogs, and electrical energy. The initiative goals to make sure that the Anganwadi centres attended by youngsters every single day present high quality early childhood care and a secure and wholesome atmosphere.
Shelter properties for trans individuals
To help the transgender group in reaching socio-economic empowerment, the Minister stated talent coaching shall be offered in varied income-generating trades via the Tamil Nadu Talent Improvement Company.
“Together with this, subsidy-linked financial institution credit score services shall be prolonged to allow them to determine enterprises and safe sustainable livelihoods. They may even be assisted in availing themselves of financial institution loans for self-employment, with a subsidy of as much as ₹50,000,” he stated.
Mr. Wilson introduced the federal government will set up ‘Aran’ shelter properties in 5 districts to supply secure lodging, meals, counselling, and rehabilitation help to transgender individuals going through social and family-related challenges. As well as, short-stay properties shall be established in 15 districts to fulfill the wants of transgender individuals travelling to different cities for schooling, employment, medical therapy, examinations, and coaching programmes.
An allocation of ₹9,818 crore has been made for the Social Welfare and Girls’s Empowerment Division.
Printed – August 05, 2026 01:32 pm IST