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6. TN - Marginalised Section Schemes

The document outlines various welfare schemes launched by the Tamil Nadu government aimed at improving living standards, economic empowerment, and social inclusion for marginalized communities, including the Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme, Tholkudi Scheme, and CM ARISE scheme. Each scheme has specific objectives, target groups, eligibility criteria, and budget allocations, focusing on areas such as poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, entrepreneurship, and education. Overall, these initiatives aim to uplift the socio-economic status of vulnerable populations in Tamil Nadu.

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6. TN - Marginalised Section Schemes

The document outlines various welfare schemes launched by the Tamil Nadu government aimed at improving living standards, economic empowerment, and social inclusion for marginalized communities, including the Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme, Tholkudi Scheme, and CM ARISE scheme. Each scheme has specific objectives, target groups, eligibility criteria, and budget allocations, focusing on areas such as poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, entrepreneurship, and education. Overall, these initiatives aim to uplift the socio-economic status of vulnerable populations in Tamil Nadu.

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Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme


Launched on 2024
Launched by and Tamil Nadu State Government, Pilot launched in Chennai
Launch Place and Nagapattinam
Period 2 years
Aim / Objectives To eliminate poverty in Tamil Nadu within two years
Features / - Rapid development to enhance living standards
Components - Holistic support by integrating multiple welfare schemes
- Targeted intervention for specific vulnerable households
Target Poorest families (Approx. 5 lakh families)
Target Group - Destitute individuals
- Elderly persons living alone
- Single-parent families
- Orphaned children
- Mentally impaired individuals
- Persons with disabilities
- Families with children requiring special assistance
Criteria - Must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu
- Families identified as extremely poor based on
socioeconomic indicators and the poverty line criteria set
by NITI Aayog
Outcomes - Financial aid directly transferred to applicants' bank
accounts
- Over 5 lakh individuals to benefit
- Improvement in the standard of living for the poorest
families in Tamil Nadu
Budget Allocation Rs. 27,922 crore under the Rural Development and
Panchayat Raj Department

Tholkudi Scheme
Launched on March 2024

Launched by and
Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare Department at Namakkal
Launch Place

Period Four-year implementation plan (2024–2028)

- To enhance living standards of the Scheduled Tribes


community through improved infrastructure in the villages
Aim / Objectives and,
- To enhance economic status of Scheduled Tribes
community

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- Infrastructure Development: Construction of houses,
roads, drinking water, and streetlights.
- Educational Support: Special training for higher
Features / education in engineering, medicine, and study abroad
Components opportunities.
- Livelihood Activities: Initiatives for sustainable
livelihood enhancement, Skill Training and Employment
Generation.

Holistic development and upliftment of tribal communities


Target
in Tamil Nadu.

Target Group Tribal students and communities residing in Tamil Nadu.

- Tribal students receiving special classes and training.


- Students aiming for higher education in engineering,
Eligibility Criteria
medicine, etc.
- Students seeking to study abroad under the scheme.

- Improved basic amenities in tribal habitations.


Outcomes - Enhanced educational attainment among tribal students.
- Elevated socio-economic status of tribal communities.

- Total Allocation: ₹1,000 crore over four years.


Budget Allocation
- Annual Allocation: ₹250 crore per year.

CM ARISE scheme
CM ARISE means Chief Minister Adi Dravidar and Tribal Socio-Economic
Development Scheme
Launched on Not specified

Period Ongoing

- Promote entrepreneurship among Adi Dravidar and tribal


Aim / Objectives communities.
- Provide financial support for business development.

- Loan facility up to ₹10 lakh.


Features /
- 35% interest subsidy on loans.
Components
- Allocation of ₹50 crore for the scheme.

Economic empowerment of marginalized Adi Dravidar and


Target
tribal communities.

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Adi Dravidar and tribal entrepreneurs aged 18 to 55 years
Target Group
with an annual family income of up to ₹3 lakhs.

- Must belong to Adi Dravidar or tribal community.


Eligibility Criteria - Age between 18 to 55 years.
- Annual family income up to ₹3 lakhs.

- Increased self-employment opportunities.


- Enhanced economic stability for marginalized
Outcomes
communities.
- Socio-economic upliftment of target groups.

Budget Allocation ₹50 crore allocated for implementation.

Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam Scheme


Launched on February 19, 2024

Period Targeted completion by 2030 (6 years)

To replace huts with permanent concrete houses and


Aim / Objectives
achieve a hut-free Tamil Nadu by 2030.

- Construction of 8 lakh concrete houses over 6 years.


- Initial phase: 1 lakh houses at a unit cost of ₹3.5 lakhs
per house (2024-25).
Features /
- Minimum plinth area of 360 sq.ft, with 300 sq.ft of RCC
Components
roofing.
- Cost-effective, fast-track construction technologies.
- DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) payment model.

Homeless individuals and Hut dwellers in rural Tamil


Target
Nadu

- Must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.


Target Group
- Must reside in a rural area.

- Must possess Patta or ownership document for the house


site.
- Households living in unobjectionable poromboke on
Eligibility Criteria
regularization.
- Households without a house site will be provided with a
free site.

Budget Allocation ₹3500 crore allocated for implementation.

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Aadhar card, phone number, election card, PAN card,
Required Documents
passport size photo, ration card, current address.

- Improved living conditions for rural residents.


Outcomes
- Progress toward a slum-free Tamil Nadu.

Namakku Naame Thittam (Rural)


Launched on Budget Speech 1997-98

Department Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department

Ongoing since 1997-98, with revamped implementation


Period
from 2021-22

- To encourage people's participation in creating public


assets.
Aim / Objectives
- To strengthen self-help and self-reliance in rural
communities.

- Public contribution of 1/3rd of project cost, 1/5th for


SC/ST habitations.
Features /
- Community-driven project selection.
Components
- Continuous implementation with annual budget
allocation.

Target Rural communities in Tamil Nadu

Individuals, groups, institutions, companies, local


Target Group
communities, especially in SC/ST habitations.

- Creation of rural public assets.


Outcomes - Increased community ownership and participation.
- Strengthened self-reliance in rural areas.

₹100 Crore annually from 2021-22. Additional ₹50 Crore


Budget Allocation
in 2023-24. ₹100 Crore allocated for 2024-25.

Ayothidasa Pandithar Housing Development Project


Launched on Tamil Nadu Budget 2023-24

Department Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department

Period 2023-2028 (5 years)

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- Ensure basic amenities in Adi Dravidar housing estates.
Aim / Objectives - Achieve comprehensive socio-economic development in
urban and rural areas.

- Infrastructure development in Adi Dravidar settlements.


Features /
- Comprehensive socio-economic upliftment.
Components
- Inclusion of modern amenities.

Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribe communities in urban


Target and rural Tamil Nadu, development of 120 Village
Knowledge Centres

Target Group Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribe communities

- Improved living standards and infrastructure in Adi


Outcomes Dravidar settlements.
- Enhanced socio-economic growth.

Budget Allocation ₹1,000 Crore over 5 years

Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme (AABCS)


Launched on 2023
Launched by and Tamil Nadu Government, Department of Micro, Small, and
Launch Place Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Department of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises


Department
(MSME), Tamil Nadu

Industries Commissioner and Director of Industries &


Implementing Agency Commerce (ICDIC) with assistance from FaMeTN, EDII,
and StartupTN

State Level Steering Committee comprising Secretaries of


Monitoring Authority Finance, MSME, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare
Departments, and ICDIC

Period Ongoing

- Promote the economic development of SC/ST


entrepreneurs.
Aim / Objectives - Increase their participation in various business sectors.
- Provide financial assistance, training, and subsidies for
entrepreneurial growth.

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- 35% capital subsidy on Eligible Project Cost up to ₹1.5
Crore.
Features /
- 6% interest subvention for loans up to 10 years.
Components
- Front-end subsidy to meet margin money requirements.
- Working capital interest subvention for up to 2 years.

Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in


Target
Tamil Nadu

Target Group Aspiring and existing SC/ST entrepreneurs

Manufacturing, services, and select trading sectors beyond


Eligible Sectors
the UYEGP threshold

Budget Allocation ₹120 Crore

- Enhanced entrepreneurship among marginalized


communities.
Outcomes
- Economic growth and social upliftment.
- Expansion of SC/ST-owned enterprises in Tamil Nadu.

Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Assistance Scheme


Launch Date 2025-26 (as per Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26)

Ministry / Nodal Tamil Nadu Government, Department of Adi Dravidar and


Agency Tribal Welfare

To provide financial assistance for higher education abroad


Aim to students from SC, ST, and OBC communities in Tamil
Nadu.

To enhance the academic and career prospects of


marginalized communities, promote socio-economic
Objective
development, and ensure equitable access to global
education opportunities.

Budget Allocation ₹65 crore (Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26)

Students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes


Beneficiaries
(ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC)

- Resident of Tamil Nadu


- Must belong to SC, ST, or OBC communities
Eligibility Criteria
- Secured admission to recognized foreign universities for
postgraduate, doctoral, or post-doctoral programs

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- Tuition fees
Financial Assistance
- Living expenses
Coverage
- Travel costs

Nannilam Women's Land Ownership Scheme


2025 (as per Tamil Nadu Government Budget 2025
Launch Date
announcement)

Ministry / Nodal
Department of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare
Agency

Aim To empower women, especially from marginalized


communities, by enabling them to purchase agricultural
land and participate in agriculture.
To uplift Adi Dravidar and tribal women who are
Objective
agricultural laborers and to ensure social justice.

Beneficiaries Women in Tamil Nadu aged 18-55 years with an annual


family income not exceeding Rs. 3 lakh.
Subsidy Details 50% of the market value of the land or a maximum of Rs.
5 lakh will be provided as a subsidy.
Up to 2.5 acres of nanjai (wetland) or 5 acres of punjai
Land Purchase Limit
(dryland) can be purchased.

- Age: 18 to 55 years
- Annual family income: Not exceeding Rs. 3 lakh
Eligibility Criteria
- Must not own any agricultural land
- Occupation: Agriculture

- The purchased land cannot be sold within 10 years.


- Land purchase must be made in the name of the woman
Conditions
beneficiary.
- Beneficiaries can take loans from Indian Overseas Bank.

Stamp Duty &


Full exemption from stamp duty and registration fees.
Registration

Financial Allocation Rs. 20 crore allocated for the first phase of implementation.

Anbucholai Scheme
Launch Year 2025-2026 – Budget announcement
Objective To ensure the overall well-being of senior citizens by
providing companionship, medical care, and recreational
activities.

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Services Offered Day-care assistance, essential medical care, recreational
activities; supported by voluntary organizations.
Number of Centers 25 centers across various municipal corporations
Locations Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode,
Thoothukudi, Vellore, Thanjavur, Dindigul.
Financial Allocation ₹10 crore for the establishment of 25 centers
Target Beneficiaries Senior citizens in Tamil Nadu

Monthly Pension Scheme for Transgender Individuals


Launch Date August 2012
Launched By Former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa
Department Tamil Nadu Department of Social Welfare and Women's
Empowerment
Policy Period Ongoing since 2012; revisions made in March 2023
Vision To provide social security and financial assistance to
underprivileged, elderly transgender individuals.
Mission To support destitute transgender individuals who cannot
work due to physical constraints and lack of family or
social support.
- To ensure a stable monthly income for underprivileged
transgender individuals.
Aim & Objectives - To address the financial vulnerabilities of elderly
transgender persons.
- To promote social inclusion and dignity.

- Monthly pension of ₹1,500 (increased from ₹1,000 in


March 2023).
Features/Components
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to recipients' bank
accounts.

40 years and above, destitute and impoverished


Target transgender individuals unable to earn due to physical or
societal constraints.

- Must be 40 years or older.


- Possess a valid ID from the Tamil Nadu Transgender
Eligibility Criteria Welfare Board.
- Unable to work due to physical limitations.
- Not receiving support from family or other individuals.

Budget Allocation Initially ₹1.17 crore; current funding integrated into the
Department of Social Welfare's overall budget, with a total
allocation of ₹3,26,879 lakh for 2023-24

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- Improved financial security and well-being of
marginalized transgender individuals.
Expected Outcomes - Enhanced social recognition and inclusivity.
- Greater acknowledgment of transgender rights and
welfare by the state.

Contact Point District Social Welfare Officer

Education Dream Project for Transgenders


Launched on Effective from March 15, 2024 (as per G.O. No. 25)
Department Department of Social Welfare and Women's Rights
- Ensure equal educational opportunities for transgender
individuals.
- Financially support transgender individuals facing
Aim / Objectives economic challenges due to family neglect.
- Enhance employability through higher education.
- Increase self-employment opportunities by securing
educational equity.

- Free education at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,


Tirunelveli.
Features / - Monthly stipend of ₹3,000 for meritorious students.
Components - Financial assistance to cover tuition and other academic
fees for various higher education courses (ITI, Diploma,
UG, PG, Integrated PG, Ph.D.).

- Possession of an ID card from the Tamil Nadu


Transgender Welfare Board.
- Completion of school education in Tamil Nadu.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment in recognized higher education institutions
by the Tamil Nadu Government/ Government of India/
UGC.

- Submit applications to the District Social Welfare Office.


- Approach the Directorate of Social Welfare.
Application Process
- Approval of applications by the Board of the Tamil Nadu
Transgender Welfare Board.

Target Transgender individuals pursuing higher education.

As per Government Order (G.O.) No. 25, Department of


Budget Allocation Social Welfare and Women's Rights (Section 3(1)), dated
15.03.2024.

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A sum of Rs.5.70 Crore has been provided in the Budget
Estimate for the year 2024-2025.

- Increased access to higher education for transgender


individuals.
Expected Outcomes - Enhanced employability and skill development.
- Reduction of economic disparities and promotion of
inclusive growth.

"Home Again" Scheme


Launched on 2023-24

To reintegrate mentally ill individuals, who have shown


Aim / Objectives
significant improvement, back into the community.

- Establishment of 10 homes across 5 districts in the first


Features / phase.
Components - Each district has 2 units.
- Aimed at 40 recovered mentally ill persons.

Mentally ill individuals who have recovered sufficiently for


Target
community reintegration.

- NGOs registered under the Mental Health Care Act, 2017.


Eligibility Criteria - Competent and experienced in implementing mental
health rehabilitation programs.

- Partnered with qualified NGOs.


Implementation
- Funded by the Tamil Nadu Government.

- Successful reintegration of recovered mentally ill


individuals into society.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved quality of life and independence for
beneficiaries.

Rights Project
Launched on 2022
Launched By Government of Tamil Nadu, supported by the World Bank

Period 6 years

Budget Allocation ₹1,773.87 Crores

Aim / Objectives - Promote the rights, accessibility, and opportunities for


Differently Abled Persons.

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- Provide healthcare, social care, and welfare services at
household and community levels.

- Creation of Social Registry Platform consolidating the


details of Differently Abled Persons.
- Establishment of One Stop Social Care Centres for
integrated rehabilitation.
- Infrastructure development, recruitment of rehabilitation
Features / staff, and procurement of mobile therapy units.
Components - Skill training and job placement in collaboration with the
private sector.
- Creating barrier-free environment for the differently abled
persons
- Access of public buildings and capacity building training
for officers.
Target Differently Abled Persons across Tamil Nadu

- Differently Abled Persons identified through the Social


Registry Platform.
Eligibility Criteria
- Inclusion of individuals below 18 years through the
coordinated efforts of various departments.

- Committees formed at State and District levels for


monitoring and coordination.
Implementation - Collaboration with line departments like Health,
Education, and Social Welfare.
- Contractual engagement of consultants and project staff.

- Enhanced accessibility, inclusivity, and opportunities for


Differently Abled Persons.
- Effective service delivery through a barrier-free
Expected Outcomes
environment.
- Socio-economic empowerment through skill development
and job placement.

State Policy for Senior Citizens - 2022


Launch Date 2022

Launched By Government of Tamil Nadu

Long-term policy aimed at supporting senior citizens


Period
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To enable senior citizens to live a safe, healthy, active, and
Vision dignified life, while promoting an age-friendly society
through public-private partnerships.

To ensure timely access to health, nutrition, safety,


Mission security, financial stability, shelter, and protection from
abuse for every senior citizen.

- Holistic welfare of senior citizens


- Social inclusion and economic stability
Goals
- Protection from abuse and neglect
- Healthy aging through access to healthcare

- Address social vulnerabilities and intersectional issues of


senior citizens
Aim / Objectives
- Ensure timely access to food, healthcare, safety, social
security, housing, and legal aid

1. Health and Nutrition: Establishment of geriatric care


centers, Integrated Geriatric Management Scheme (IGMS),
Elder Card, specialized centers for the elderly.
2. Social Security Schemes: Revision of eligibility for old
age pensions, simplification of applications, increased
pension, specialized camps.
3. Livelihood/Income Security: Self-help groups, market
linkages, livelihood promotion for active elderly.
4. Housing and Environment: Transit shelters, access to
public spaces and essential infrastructure.
5. Safety and Security: Enforcement against elder abuse,
Features / Focus exclusive police wing, legal provisions, and grievance
Areas redressal mechanisms.
6. Institutional Care: Residential old age homes in rural
and urban areas.
7. Awareness and Education: New curriculum
development, intergenerational bonding, media
awareness, adult education.
8. Research and Documentation: Data collection,
analysis, and research for informed policy-making.
9. Disaster Management and Mitigation: Specialized
interventions for senior citizens during disasters.
10. Directorate for the Welfare of Senior Citizens:
Coordinating the effective implementation of the policy.

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Senior citizens, government health and social welfare
Stakeholders departments, NGOs, private sector, law enforcement,
educational institutions, local communities.

Increasing aging population in Tamil Nadu (from 75.10


lakhs in 2011 to 1.04 crores in 2021); expected to reach
Present Scenario
1.42 crores by 2031. Second highest proportion of senior
citizens in India.

Preventive, promotive, rehabilitative, and inclusive


Approach approach ensuring no discrimination based on region,
gender, caste, class, religion, or disability.

Coordination with public and private sectors,


establishment of institutional platforms, collaboration
Implementation
with NGOs, monitoring committees at state and district
levels.

- State and District-level committees for effective


Monitoring monitoring.
- Regular assessment and evaluation of the policy's impact.

- Improved quality of life for senior citizens


- Enhanced healthcare access and income security
Expected Outcomes - Reduced elder abuse and improved safety
- Stronger community inclusion and intergenerational
bonding

Gig Workers Welfare Board in Tamil Nadu


Establishment Year 2023

To provide social security and welfare benefits to gig


Purpose workers engaged in e-commerce services, online food
delivery, and cab aggregation.

Registration
Gig workers aged between 18 and 60 years.
Eligibility

Initially through the Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Social


Registration Process Security and Welfare Board; will transition to the
dedicated Gig Workers' Board.

Subsidy for Electric ₹20,000 subsidy for purchasing new electric scooters for
Scooters 2,000 registered gig workers.

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Group Insurance Covers accidental death and disability for approximately
Scheme 1.5 lakh gig workers.

Challenges Low registration rates

- Increased outreach and awareness efforts.


Future Plans - Creation of dedicated rest lounges in major cities like
Chennai and Coimbatore.

Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme


Launched on February 2024

Ministry/Nodal Tamil Nadu government's Youth Welfare and Sports


Agency Development Department

To provide free sports equipment to encourage and prepare


Aim athletes for national and international sports events, with
a focus on supporting rural athletes.

To nurture and develop talent in rural areas, promoting a


Objective healthy lifestyle and providing access to necessary sports
equipment.

Beneficiaries Students and athletes of Tamil Nadu

- Athlete at district/state/national level


Eligibility - Permanent resident of Tamil Nadu
- Residing in a rural area

- Cricket
- Football
Supported Sports - Volleyball
- Silambam
- Handball

- 12,000 village panchayats across Tamil Nadu


Distribution Coverage - Each village panchayat receives a kit with 33 physical
exercise and sports equipment

- Application forms available at village panchayat offices


Application Process
- Submit applications to receive free sports kits

Village panchayat office or the district office of Tamil Nadu


Contact Information government's Youth Welfare and Sports Development
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Mudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal Scheme / Chief Minister’s Helping Hand Scheme
Launch Announced In Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26

- Provide financial assistance and entrepreneurial support


to ex-servicemen and their families.
Aim / Objectives
- Promote self-employment and economic independence
among beneficiaries.

- Bank loans up to ₹1 crore for starting businesses.


- 30% capital subsidy and 3% interest subsidy provided by
Key Features
the government.
- Skill and entrepreneurship development training.

- Ex-servicemen and families of soldiers who lost their lives


Beneficiaries
in service.

- Must be an ex-serviceman or a dependent of a martyred


Eligibility Criteria
soldier.

Financial Allocation ₹10 crore

Approximately 400 ex-servicemen and their dependents for


Target Beneficiaries
FY 2025-26

- Online: www.exwel.tn.gov.in
Application Process
- Offline: District Ex-Servicemen's Welfare Office

Implementation
ELCOT (Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu)
Agency

- Economic empowerment of ex-servicemen and their


Expected Outcomes families.
- Enhanced livelihood opportunities and self-reliance.

Minority Welfare Measures in Tamil Nadu - 2024


Implementation Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation
Authority (TAMCO), Waqf Board, Cooperative Banks

- Empower religious minorities through education,


economic development, and legal support.
Aim / Objectives
- Promote social welfare and equal opportunities for
minority communities.

- Pre-matric scholarship for Muslim girl students through


Educational Support Waqf Board.
- Inclusion of minority girl students under the ‘Pudhumani

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Penn’ scheme, providing ₹1,000/month.
- Extension of the free morning breakfast scheme for
minority school students (Std. 1-5) in rural areas.
- Permanent recognition for minority educational
institutions.
- Extension of the maximum age for teacher appointments
in minority institutions (53 years for General, 58 for
others).

- Education loan limit increased to ₹5 lakhs for minority


Economic
students through Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic
Empowerment
Development Corporation.

- No expiry date for religious minority certificates.


- Issuance of legal heir certificates to the second wife and
children married under Islamic law.
Legal and Social
- Permission for Wakf Board to lease lands for 30 years for
Support
educational, medical, and social purposes.
- Establishment of a Wakf Board tribunal in Madurai,
similar to the one in Chennai.

- Enhanced educational access and financial support for


minority students.
- Economic empowerment through loans and
Expected Outcomes
entrepreneurship.
- Legal and social support for minority communities.
- Preservation and development of Wakf Board properties.

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