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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Small-savings account for the girl child with a government-notified interest rate and tax benefits.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme
Health and Family Welfare Department
Cash support for pregnant women in instalments, with nutrition kits. A new state government took office in May 2026 and reportedly renamed some programmes, so confirm the current name, amount and rules on the official Tamil Nadu portal.
🎁 Benefits
- Reported ₹18,000 paid in three instalments (confirm; sources differ on whether it is for all or only low-income women)
✅ Who can apply
- Pregnant women of Tamil Nadu in the notified categories
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Tamil Nadu residence proof / smart ration card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme (income, community, marks as applicable)
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, taluk office / e-Sevai centre or the official Tamil Nadu portal
- Keep ration card, Aadhaar and bank details ready
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