Tamil Nadu government unveiled a poverty alleviation scheme to dole out Rs 2,000 towards every family categorised Below Poverty Line.
This scheme give assistance especially farm workers, the urban poor, labourers in the sectors of fireworks, fishing, power and handlooms, construction and other industries.
The scheme is expected to reach out to 35 lakh families in the villages and 25 lakh urban poor families thus total to 60 lakh families.
The Government allocates 1200 crores for this purpose.
Chief Minister K Palaniswami made the announcement under Rule 110 at the assembly.