Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay spoken on Thursday a two percent hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and teachers. He delivered this goody just days without thesping office as Chief Minister. According to an official statement, with this revision, the Dearness Allowance (DA) will rise from 58 percent to 60 percent. This increase will be constructive from January 1, 2026.
What does this entail?
The hike in the Dearness Allowance will entail an spare yearly expenditure of 1,230 crore for the state government. The statement noted that the government would intrust the necessary spare funds, thereby demonstrating its transferral to the welfare of government officials, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners. It remoter stated that Vijay has pledged to take steps to formulate and implement various welfare schemes for the people.
What well-nigh the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme?
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moreover spoken that the May installment of the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme would soon be disbursed to women beneficiaries. Under this scheme, women receive a financial assistance of 1,000. The scheme was launched by the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and is named without the party's veteran leader, M. Karunanidhi.
When Will Women Receive 1,000?
A government statement, citing Vijay, stated that the value would be deposited directly into the beneficiaries' wall accounts. It noted, "The government requires time to restructure the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme, under which women are provided with 1,000. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has issued directives ensuring that the May installment of 1,000 under this scheme is deposited directly into the beneficiaries' wall finance without delay." Prior to the state turnout elections, Vijay's party, the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), had promised to provide a monthly assistance of 2,500 to women under the age of 60.
