Chennai

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation will operate special buses for the upcoming weekend and holidays. Additional buses will run from major cities like Chennai and Bengaluru to various destinations.

A pilot program for home delivery of ration items has started in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu. After a five-day trial, the program's pros and cons will be reviewed, and it will be expanded to other districts.

The Tamil Nadu government offers a 100% subsidy to small and marginal farmers and a 75% subsidy to other farmers under the Micro Irrigation Scheme. Farmers can save water by using drip and sprinkler irrigation methods.

Free bus passes for disabled individuals, freedom fighters, and Tamil scholars in Tamil Nadu have been extended until September 2025.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a Rs. 5,000 subsidy for women to purchase wet and dry grinders. Priority will be given to widows, destitute women, and those below the poverty line.

The Madras High Court ruled that a married woman doesn't require her husband's consent for a passport. The court deemed the passport office's demand "shocking" and "male supremacist," emphasizing a woman's independent legal identity.

Women's self-help groups are empowering women economically and improving their quality of life. Various benefits like loans, training, and drone technology promote women's progress.

Subsidized loan schemes are being implemented for small and marginal farmers to create irrigation facilities. 50% to 70% subsidy is provided.

The Tamil Nadu government has installed water ATMs at 50 locations in Chennai to provide free access to clean drinking water. These ATMs dispense water in 150 ml and 1-liter quantities.

The Tamil Nadu government runs several programs for women's progress, covering education, jobs, financial aid, and marriage assistance.