Anbu Karangal’ program for orphaned children’s education was launched by CM Stalin in Tamil Nadu

¨     ‘Anbu Karangal’ program for orphaned children’s education was launched by CM Stalin in Tamil Nadu.

¨     The launch coincided with the birth anniversary of former CM C.N. Annadurai.

¨     The program provides monthly financial aid of ₹2,000 for the education of orphaned children or those who lost one parent.

¨     The aid will continue until the children turn 18 and complete their school education.

¨     In the first phase, 6,082 children are set to benefit from this scheme.

¨     The initiative is part of the state government’s ‘Thayumanavar’ programme, aimed at supporting the poor.

¨     He cited welfare measures such as the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, aid for disabled and transgender persons, and support for children orphaned during COVID-19.

¨     Stalin stated that these initiatives are not vote bank politics but reflect the government’s duty to uplift marginalized people.