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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will launch the Anbu Karangal initiative on Monday (September 15), coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai. The programme is aimed at supporting the education of children who have lost one or both parents.
Under the scheme, each child will receive a monthly financial aid of ₹2,000 until the completion of school education, or until they turn 18 years old. The initiative is designed to ensure that financial hardship does not force orphaned or semi-orphaned children to drop out of school.
The Anbu Karangal programme is part of the Tamil Nadu government’s broader ‘Thayumanavar’ scheme, which focuses on identifying families in poverty and providing them with livelihood and welfare assistance.
An official release said the initiative would extend beyond basic school support, by later providing assistance for higher education, skill development, and career opportunities.
Mr. Stalin will inaugurate the initiative at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai. As part of the event, he is also expected to distribute laptops to students, reaffirming the government’s push for digital empowerment in education.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister will lead floral tributes to late DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai at his statue on Anna Salai, Chennai. Several Ministers and MLAs are also expected to join the tribute ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.