- Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme gives ₹1000 every month to one crore women who lead families below the poverty line in Tamil Nadu.
- The Stalin Camp scheme ran camps across Tamil Nadu districts like Salem, with over 26,000 applications received in Salem alone from July 15-25, 2025.
- Some beneficiaries report delays in payments; the community is asking for the scheme to continue and grow for steady support.
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme is an important government scheme that helps women who lead families living below the poverty line in Tamil Nadu. It provides monthly financial support of ₹1000 to about one crore women, helping them with their basic needs and improving their quality of life. The Stalin Camp efforts have been very helpful in simplifying the application process and addressing problems, especially in districts like Salem.
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme: Helping Women Heads of Families
Started by the Tamil Nadu government in 2023, the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme aims to support women who lead their families and face money challenges. The scheme offers ₹1000 every month, helping beneficiaries pay for important things like groceries, medicines, and small savings. With a goal to help one crore women across the state, it is a strong move towards empowering women and reducing poverty.
Stalin Camp Efforts: Helping Applications Across Tamil Nadu
Since July 15, 2025, Stalin Camps have been set up all over Tamil Nadu to make it easier for women to apply for this scheme. These camps provide a place where women can hand in their applications, ask questions, and solve any problems. Districts including Salem have seen great participation in these camps, showing the government’s effort to reach every eligible woman.
Applications and Participation in Salem District Camps
Between July 15 and 25, 2025, Salem district held 432 camps — 168 in cities and 264 in rural areas. Around 26,005 women applied for the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme during this time, showing strong community interest. Besides this scheme, 20,700 applications were also received for other government services, showing the wide use of these camps.
Common Complaints and Issues from Beneficiaries
Although the scheme is a lifeline for many, some women have raised concerns about delays in receiving their payments. Many have filed complaints at district collector offices about these delays, which sometimes make it hard for them to cover urgent needs. Fixing these issues is a top priority for camp organizers and government officials to make sure support reaches women smoothly.
How the Scheme Improves Women’s Lives
The ₹1000 monthly support is helping women pay for daily essentials like medicines and save a little, which strengthens their families financially. Many women say this help improves their living conditions and offers a safety net for unexpected expenses, boosting their dignity and independence.
Public Hope for the Scheme to Continue and Grow
Communities involved in the Stalin Camps strongly want the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme to become a permanent part of Tamil Nadu’s welfare programs. Keeping this support going would build on the scheme’s benefits and give long-term security to women leading families facing financial hardships.