CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday signalled that the monthly entitlement under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) would be increased as women advance socially and economically.

Speaking at the Vellum Tamil Pengal event and launching the second phase of the scheme in Chennai, he said Tamil Nadu had recovered from “ten years of neglect” and was now experiencing unprecedented growth. With the State recording 16 per cent GSDP growth, women must receive their due share of this progress, he said.

So far, 1.13 crore women have been receiving Rs 1,000 a month under KMUT, amounting to Rs 28,000 disbursed to each beneficiary. With an additional 16.9 lakh women enrolled through the Ungaludan Stalin outreach, a total of 1.3 crore women will now receive the monthly assistance. Sta

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