Pudhumai Pen scheme
- Bank of Baroda has launched the debit card that would be offered to beneficiaries of the state government’s ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme.
- The card offers personal accident insurance coverage upto Rs 2 lakh per annum and the joining and annual fees for the first year has been waived.
About the scheme:
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- Through this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 per month would be provided to ever girl till the completion of their degree course.
- Aim: to enhance the enrolment ratio of girls from government schools to higher educational institutions.Launched By Chief Minister M.K Stalin on September 05,2022.
“AVAL Scheme”:
- Chief Minister M K Stalin announced nine schemes for the welfare of the women police personnel in the state.
- These schemes include several facilities such as shifting the morning roll call from 7 am to 8 am, creating separate restrooms and toilets for women personnel at police stations, setting up crèche facilities to take care of their babies, exclusive women’s hostels in Chennai and Madurai, and the Kalaignar police performance annual award.
About the Scheme:
- Tamilnadu Chief Minister Stalin inaugurated the 8.5 crore Aval scheme to train policewomen in various fields.
- At least 50,000 women have learned self defence techniques in a 8.5 crore scheme.
- Through this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 per month would be provided to ever girl till the completion of their degree course.