Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam offers big support to our families, say beneficiaries in city
The Hindu
More than eight lakh women in Chennai have started receiving ₹1,000 a month as part of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam this week.
R. Pushpavalli, 37, a flower vendor at Old Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar, received ₹1,000 in her bank account. She will use the money only for the welfare of her children. “I sell flowers to earn a livelihood but this money will make a difference to our life,” she said.
Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, 47, of Anna Street, Old Thirumangalam, said the money would support her family. “I depend on a roadside eatery for livelihood. My house has a thatched roof. My children go to government schools. This money will certainly help us,” she said.
More than eight lakh women in the city have started receiving ₹1,000 a month as part of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam this week.
A resident of Rajan Nagar, Kolathur, who did not wish to be named, said she received the money on September 14. “I am happy because this money has been credited to my account during a challenging period when I lost my house in a court case. I have no house of my own. This money has given me hope during a time of distress,” she said.
Subulakshmi Thangavel, 56, who is a resident of Sivasakthi Nagar Second Street, Kolathur Assembly Constituency, represented by Chief Minsiter M.K. Stalin, has no bank account and so did not get the grant. She depends on her wages. “I was not aware of the help provided by the Corporation officials to open a bank account at the registration centre. So, I failed to register my application at the camp on July 24 in Anusuya Nagar, Bharat School.”
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