CHENNAI: The State Planning Commission that had assessed the impacts of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT), a rights grant, had found the initiative to be successful on multiple fronts.

As the KMUT scheme largely covers women in vulnerable and marginalised sections, the beneficiaries have prioritised food security, from purchasing and consuming nutritious food, thus improving their health.

The grant was launched in September 2023 by the DMK government to strengthen women's economic independence and provide them with a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000.

The assessment found that a substantial portion of the rights grant has been directed towards vital health expenditures, particularly medicines and children's education.

Importantly, through this scheme, the SPC has also found that wo

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