Tamil Nadu launched three new initiatives — ‘Vergal’ (roots), ‘Vizhuthugal’ (aerial roots) and ‘Siragugal’ (wings) — under the cooperation department.
Under ‘Siragugal’ scheme, trans persons can avail themselves of loans ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh at 5% interest rate.
The loans can be availed by small businesses, self-employed and SHGs.
‘Vergal’ offers financial benefits to members of cooperative societies in the event of death, disability and injury.
The members can avail themselves of a benefit of Rs 1 lakh for accidental death, Rs 50,000 for natural death and Rs 50,000 for permanent disability.
The Members can subscribe to the scheme by paying a monthly subscription of Rs 100.
‘Vizhuthugal’ is aimed at providing the financial assistance to the employees of cooperative societies.
Family members of employees can avail themselves of the benefit of Rs 5 lakh for accident death, Rs 1 lakh for natural death and Rs 2.5 lakh for permanent disability.
The staff shall subscribe to the scheme by paying Rs 300 monthly.