Government Expands Welfare Initiatives for Marginalized Groups in Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has significantly increased welfare and empowerment initiatives for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Tamil Nadu. Key schemes include post-matric and pre-matric scholarships, with beneficiaries rising to nearly 9.67 lakh SC students and over 8.75 lakh OBC students. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing educational access and social protection for these vulnerable groups.
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