The Anbu Karangal Scheme was launched by the Tamil Nadu government on the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister CN Annadurai. In its first phase, 6,082 children who lost both parents or cannot be cared for by a surviving parent will get ₹2,000 per month till 18 years of age. Aid covers cases of abandonment, disability, imprisonment, or life-threatening illness of a parent. The scheme ensures higher education support after schooling. Other initiatives include the Students’ Breakfast Programme, Covid-19 orphan aid, and self-defence training in government homes.
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