Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu Launches 'Anbu Karangal' Scheme for Orphans
The Tamil Nadu government, led by CM Stalin, started a new program called 'Anbu Karangal' to help kids who have lost their parents or have a single parent in difficult situations.
These children will receive ₹2,000 each month until they turn 18.
The goal is to prevent them from dropping out of school and provide support for further studies or skills training.
The CM emphasized this is to uplift the marginalized and support education for children in need.
The Tamil Nadu government launched the 'Anbu Karangal' Scheme.
The scheme supports orphaned children or those with a single, disabled/incarcerated parent.
Eligible children receive ₹2,000 monthly until age 18.
The government will support further education and skill development.
6,082 children have been identified in the first phase.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
- What
- Launched the 'Anbu Karangal' Scheme
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To support the education of orphaned children and children with a single parent.
- Scheme Name
- Anbu Karangal
- Launched by
- Tamil Nadu Government
- Objective
- Support education of orphaned and vulnerable children
- Benefit
- ₹2,000 monthly stipend
- Eligibility
- Orphaned children or children with a single parent (disabled, indisposed, or incarcerated)
- Additional Aid
- Support for college education or skill development after schooling
- Beneficiaries in First Phase
- 6,082 children
Sources
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