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Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai: 15 Lakh New Beneficiaries Approved in Statewide Special Drive

District Collectorates conclude verification of pending appeals; updated payments to reflect in bank accounts from this month.

9 October 2026VizhiTN Public Policy & Citizen Rights Desk4 min read
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai: 15 Lakh New Beneficiaries Approved in Statewide Special Drive
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Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

With this expansion, the flagship universal basic income scheme now benefits over 1.30 crore households across Tamil Nadu, strengthening direct benefit transfer (DBT) social safety nets for female family heads.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

4 points
Monthly Benefit Amount: ₹1,000 directly credited via Aadhaar-linked Bank Account (DBT)
Total Current Beneficiaries: Expanded to over 1.30 Crore women statewide
Verification Method: Revenue Divisional Officers (RDO) verified appeals alongside TNeGA electricity & land registry records
Helpline for SMS Discrepancies: 1100 (CM Helpline) & 1967 (Civil Supplies)

Timeline

Chronological developments

4 events
1
Sep 2023
Scheme rolled out benefiting initial 1.06 crore women
2
Nov 2023 - Jan 2026
Acceptance of review appeals via e-Sevai centres and Taluk offices
3
Sep 2026
Doorstep physical re-verification completed across 38 districts
4
Oct 2026
Final clearance and direct account disbursement initiated

Official Sources

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Special Programme Implementation DepartmentTNeGA Portal

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