Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu Launches Aid Scheme for Orphaned Children
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has started a new program called 'Anbu Karangal' to help children who have lost their parents.
The program gives these children 2,000 rupees each month until they finish school or turn 18.
This is meant to ensure these children can continue their education.
In the beginning, over 6,000 children will receive this support.
Additionally, the government is giving out laptops to students who have lost both parents, finished school, and are going to college.
A new mobile app has also been created to manage the program.
Tamil Nadu launched the 'Anbu Karangal' scheme for orphaned children.
The scheme provides Rs 2,000 monthly until age 18 or school completion.
6,082 children will initially benefit from the scheme.
Laptops distributed to students who lost both parents and are in higher education.
The initiative is part of the welfare agenda, following the Juvenile Justice Act 2015.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government, led by M.K. Stalin
- What
- Launched an aid scheme for orphaned children
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To provide financial assistance to orphaned children
- Scheme Name
- 'Anbu Karangal'
- Aid Amount
- Rs 2,000 monthly
- Target Group
- Orphaned children
- Eligibility
- Children who lost both parents or one
- Age Limit
- Until age 18 or school completion
- Initial Beneficiaries
- 6,082 children
- Related Act
- Juvenile Justice Act 2015
