Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme Surprise: Women Who Filed Appeals Receive Unexpected Benefits The Tamil Nadu government has surprised thousands of women who had appealed for reconsideration under the Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme by crediting ₹1,000 to their bank accounts in May 2026. This unexpected move has brought relief to beneficiaries who had previously faced rejection of their applications. The scheme, which provides monthly financial assistance to women, has been a key initiative under the state government, with over 1.31 crore women benefiting from it. The scheme, originally launched under the previous DMK government, was continued by the current administration. However, there were delays in implementing the promised increase in the monthly benefit from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 as per the election manifesto. The government cited the need for time to restructure the scheme, leading to the continuation of the ₹1,000 amount. Despite this, the unexpected credit to the bank accounts of those who had appealed has been met with widespread approval. The decision to credit the ₹1,000 to the accounts of women who had filed appeals was made without prior notice, catching many beneficiaries off guard. This move has been seen as a gesture of goodwill, especially for those who had been waiting for their applications to be processed. The government’s action has also reassured the public about the scheme’s transparency and commitment to supporting women. The scheme initially saw the inclusion of approximately 17 lakh new beneficiaries through the "Stalin's Campaign" under the DMK government, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 1.31 crore. However, many applications were rejected due to various reasons, prompting appeals from affected women.#dmk #tamil_nadu #tamil_nadu_government #magalir_urimai_thogai_scheme #stalins_campaign
