CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced that an additional Rs 2, 000 has been credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes, describing it as a "special fund for the marginalised".
In a post on his official X page, the Chief Minister said the move was in response to growing requests from vulnerable sections of society who sought additional financial assistance.
"Special funds for the marginalised!" he wrote, reaffirming the government's commitment to inclusive welfare.
The announcement follows the positive public response to the Rs 2, 000 summer special package extended to women under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme.
Encouraged by its reception, several groups, including senior citizens, widows, elderly transgender persons and persons with disabilities who receive monthly pension benefit, had urged the government to extend similar support to them.