Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces 3 free LPG cylinders, expansion of free travel scheme
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu announced on Monday that his government will provide three free cooking-gas cylinders annually to eligible women-headed households, expanding the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme. The scheme, which benefits around 1.30 crore families annually and costs the state approximately Rs 4,000 crore, will take effect during Pongal in January 2027.
Additionally, Vijay also expanded the free bus travel scheme for women, renaming it Vetri Payanam, making it available on more categories of government buses and removing income and journey restrictions.
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