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Social Developmemt Policies and Programme

The document outlines key central government schemes and social development policies in India and Tamil Nadu aimed at promoting rural and urban development. It details eligibility criteria, required documents, benefits, and recent statistics for each scheme, including employment guarantees, housing assistance, and livelihood support. Notable programs include MGNREGS, PMAY-G, and various Tamil Nadu initiatives targeting poverty alleviation and infrastructure development.

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Social Developmemt Policies and Programme

The document outlines key central government schemes and social development policies in India and Tamil Nadu aimed at promoting rural and urban development. It details eligibility criteria, required documents, benefits, and recent statistics for each scheme, including employment guarantees, housing assistance, and livelihood support. Notable programs include MGNREGS, PMAY-G, and various Tamil Nadu initiatives targeting poverty alleviation and infrastructure development.

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Here are five key central government schemes promoting rural and urban development in

India, along with details about their eligibility, required documents, benefits, and recent
statistics:
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
 Eligibility: Any rural household with adult members willing to do unskilled manual
work. Special provisions for Scheduled Tribes and calamity-affected households.
 Documents Required: Proof of identity (Aadhaar, voter ID), bank account details,
and job card application.
 Benefits: Guaranteed 100 days of wage employment annually (up to 150 days in
specific conditions).
 Statistics: Created 34.56 crore person-days of employment in FY 2021-22 and
generated substantial livelihood support【16†source】【18†source】.

2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)


 Eligibility: Rural households identified as Below Poverty Line (BPL) through SECC
2011. Priority given to SC/STs, widows, disabled persons, and others.
 Documents Required: Proof of identity, SECC identification, land/house ownership
documents, bank account.
 Benefits: Assistance of ₹1.2–1.3 lakh for house construction, plus 90-95 days of
MGNREGS wages. Duration varies based on the construction timeline.
 Statistics: 2.64 crore houses constructed by 2024, creating 531 crore person-days of
employment【16†source】【18†source】.

3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)


 Eligibility: Rural areas with unconnected habitations (population thresholds of 500+
in plains, 250+ in hilly areas).
 Documents Required: Village road construction proposal by state authorities.
 Benefits: All-weather road connectivity improves rural infrastructure. The project is
ongoing and updated based on sanctioned road lengths.
 Statistics: Over 7.65 lakh kilometers of rural roads built, benefiting millions by
improving access to schools, markets, and healthcare【16†source】【18†source】.

4. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM)


 Eligibility: Rural households meeting the poverty line criteria, particularly women-
led Self Help Groups (SHGs).
 Documents Required: SHG registration, Aadhaar, and proof of bank account.
 Benefits: Revolving funds, skill development, and support for livelihood
diversification. Offers both financial and capacity-building support.
 Statistics: Supported ₹56 crore in revolving funds for SHGs in FY 2021 【16†source】
【17†source】.

5. National Rurban Mission (NRuM)


 Eligibility: Cluster of villages identified by the government for integrated urban-rural
development.
 Documents Required: Regional planning documents and village cluster proposals.
 Benefits: Infrastructure development, such as water supply, sanitation, education, and
economic activities, tailored to transform rural areas into urban-like clusters.
 Statistics: Targeting the development of 300 clusters over five years 【 16†source 】
【17†source】.

Here are five key social development policies and programs implemented in Tamil Nadu
related to rural and urban development, along with their details:
1. Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam Scheme
 Objective: Replace huts with safe and permanent concrete houses to achieve a hut-
free Tamil Nadu by 2030.
 Eligibility: Households listed in the "Housing for All" survey database. Ownership
documents or Patta are required.
 Documents Required: Patta/house site ownership documents, Aadhar card, income
certificate.
 Benefits: Construction of houses with a plinth area of 360 sq. ft. at a unit cost of
₹3.50 lakh per house.
 Duration: Ongoing, with a target of building 8 lakh houses by 2030; 1 lakh houses
are planned for the first phase in 2024-25.
 Recent Statistics: Budget of ₹800 crore allocated; approximately 1 lakh houses to be
constructed in the first phase【6†source】【7†source】.
2. Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme
 Objective: Improve living conditions of the urban poor through health, housing, and
education support.
 Eligibility: Permanent residents of Tamil Nadu living below the poverty line.
 Documents Required: Identity proof, address proof, income proof, bank account
details.
 Benefits: Healthcare, housing assistance, education scholarships, and financial aid for
vulnerable groups such as widows and transpersons.
 Duration: Launched in 2024, ongoing.
 Recent Statistics: Targeting over 5 lakh urban poor households in its pilot phase in
Chennai and Nagapattinam【8†source】.
3. Tamil Nadu Rural Livelihood Mission (TNRLM)
 Objective: Reduce poverty in rural areas by promoting self-employment and skill
development.
 Eligibility: Rural households below the poverty line.
 Documents Required: Proof of residence, income certificate, self-help group
membership details.
 Benefits: Financial support, skill training, and job opportunities for rural youth and
women.
 Duration: Continuous program.
 Recent Statistics: Over 1.5 lakh women self-help groups benefitted with credit
linkage and capacity-building programs【6†source】.
4. . Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (Women’s Rights Allowance)
 Eligibility: Women heads of households with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh and
no income tax liability.
 Documents: Aadhaar, ration card, residence proof, and income certificate.
 Benefits: Monthly financial aid of ₹1,000.
 Beneficiaries: As of December 2024, 1.06 crore women received payments under
this program, launched in September 2023

5. Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) Housing Projects


 Objective: Provide housing for low-income urban residents and workers.
 Eligibility: Residents of Tamil Nadu in low-income groups.
 Documents Required: Income certificate, identity proof, residence proof.
 Benefits: Affordable flats and housing complexes with amenities.
 Duration: Ongoing; includes projects for industrial workers and marginalized
communities.
 Recent Statistics: Projects worth ₹14,000 crore underway; 4,184 flats completed in
2024, benefitting over 18,000 families【7†source】【8†source】.

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