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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Tamil Nadu.
Official state nodal department overseeing Women & Child Development schemes and citizen benefits in Tamil Nadu.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 16 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu administers 16 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme (Capital Subsidy for Working Women Mobility), Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme (Cash Assistance & Amma Nutrition Kit), E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Daughter Marriage Assistance Scheme Tamil Nadu, and 13 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://tn.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
50% capital subsidy up to ₹25,000 (or ₹31,250 for PwD) for working women to purchase gearless motorized two-wheelers provided through direct benefit transfer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Direct financial assistance of ₹14,000 in 5 installments and 2 Amma Nutrition Kits worth ₹4,000 for poor pregnant women.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Financial grant up to ₹50,000 plus an 8-gram (22 karat) gold coin for marriage of poor widow daughters in Tamil Nadu provided through direct benefit transfer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Direct basic income grant of ₹1,000 per month transferred via DBT to eligible female heads of families in Tamil Nadu under official nodal ministry guidelines.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Flagship basic rights entitlement delivering ₹1,000 monthly direct cash transfer to over 1.15 Crore women household heads in Tamil Nadu.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Flagship higher education retention initiative ensuring financial support and zero dropouts for female students entering collegiate degree courses in TN.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Higher education cash incentive of ₹1,000 per month credited directly to girl students from government schools pursuing collegiate degrees in Tamil Nadu.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Female child protection providing a fixed deposit of ₹50,000 for families with an only girl child, maturing with interest into educational capital upon her completing 18 years and Class 10.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Pioneering digital personal safety app dispatching nearest police patrol vehicle with live GPS location tracking within 5 to 7 minutes upon pressing emergency SOS button.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Pioneering micro-finance movement providing ₹30,000 Crore annual collateral-free bank loans, revolving funds, and digital marketing linkages to 4.5 Lakh women SHGs.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Female higher education incentive providing ₹1,000 monthly direct cash transfer into bank accounts of girl students who studied Classes 6 to 12 in government schools pursuing college degrees.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
24x7 integrated emergency response offering medical treatment, police assistance, psycho-social counseling, legal aid, and temporary shelter under one roof for women facing violence.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Livelihood tool grant providing free motorized sewing machines to destitute widows, deserted wives, differently-abled women, and economically poor women to achieve financial self-reliance.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Modern urban safe housing operating 20+ 'Thozhi' hostels with biometric access, air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and subsidized rents for employed women in major IT and industrial corridors.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Universal public transit freedom providing 100% free bus travel for all women, girls, and transgender persons across all state town and ordinary buses, saving ₹1,000 monthly.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Subsidized, secure hostel accommodation with biometric access, Wi-Fi, and cafeteria for working women in urban centres provided through direct benefit transfer.