Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tamil Nadu Launches Milk Scheme for Infants at Temples
The government is starting a new program to give free boiled milk to babies at ten temples.
The HR&CE Minister announced that this program, which is part of the budget, will help parents by providing milk to their infants while they wait in lines at the temples.
The program started at the Tiruchendur temple and includes other temples across the state.
The goal is to make things easier for families visiting these religious sites.
The minister also checked temple renovation work and road repairs.
HR&CE Minister launched a milk distribution scheme for infants at Tiruchendur temple.
The scheme will provide boiled milk to infants accompanying devotees.
The initiative is part of the 2025-2026 HR&CE budget.
The scheme is being launched in ten temples across Tamil Nadu.
The estimated cost of the scheme is ₹50-lakh.
- Who
- HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu
- What
- A scheme to provide boiled milk to infants at temples.
- When
- Launched on Monday, June 2, 2025.
- Where
- Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple and nine other temples in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To assist infants and parents waiting in temple queues.
- Minister
- P.K. Sekarbabu
- Estimated cost
- ₹50-lakh
- Number of temples in scheme
- Ten temples
- Launch Date
- June 2, 2025