Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Tamil Nadu)
Monthly basic income entitlement of ₹1,000 for women heads of households in Tamil Nadu.
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Scheme Overview
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam is a landmark social security initiative introduced by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Recognizing the uncompensated, round-the-clock labor of homemakers, the scheme delivers a basic monthly income right of ₹1,000 directly to the bank accounts of over 1.15 Crore eligible female heads of families across the state.
Target Beneficiaries
Women recognized as the head of family in Tamil Nadu ration cards
Assistance / Benefit Type
Direct Monthly Cash Entitlement
Key Benefits & Financial Assistance
- ₹1,000 monthly cash grant transferred on the 15th of every month via DBT (₹12,000 annually).
- Direct financial autonomy for household expenses and nutritional needs.
- ATM debit card facility with participating commercial and cooperative banks.
Eligibility Criteria
Ensure you satisfy all the following government conditions before applying:
- 1Applicant must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu and listed as the female head of the family in the Smart Ration Card.
- 2Minimum age of 21 years.
- 3Annual household income must be below ₹2.5 Lakh.
- 4Family landholding must be less than 5 acres of wetland or less than 10 acres of dryland.
- 5Household annual electricity consumption must be below 3,600 units.
Documents Required Checklist
Keep clear digital scanned copies (PDF or JPG under 200 KB) ready:
How to Apply (Official Process)
Collect Token from Fair Price Shop
Public distribution shops (ration shops) distribute application tokens with designated camp dates and venues.
Visit Special Registration Camp
Attend the assigned camp organized by the Revenue Department with your completed form and Smart Card.
Biometric e-KYC Verification
Camp operators verify details using Aadhaar biometric authentication on POS terminals.
Field Inspection by Village Administrative Officer
VAO and field inspectors conduct doorstep verification against income and landholding guidelines.
Approval and Monthly SMS Alert
Eligible beneficiaries receive an SMS confirmation from the Government of Tamil Nadu and monthly deposits commence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magalir Urimai Thittam
What if a male member is listed as family head on the Smart Ration card?
If a male member is listed as head, his wife is automatically considered the woman head for scheme evaluation.
Can rejected applicants file an appeal?
Yes, applicants can file an appeal on the kmut.tn.gov.in portal through e-Sevai centers within 30 days of receiving the rejection SMS.
Scheme Factsheet
State Government Scheme
Tamil Nadu
Women Empowerment & Welfare
₹12,000
Monthly disbursement around the 15th of each month. The new state government has said the ₹1,000 payment continues; a proposed increase is under review, so check kmut.tn.gov.in for updates.
Verified Government Sources
044-25619200 / 1100 (CM Helpline)
magalirurimai@tn.gov.in
Never pay money to agents promising guaranteed approval for Magalir Urimai Thittam. Government welfare registrations are strictly handled through official channels.
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