2021-2026 EraDMKactive

Pudhumai Penn Scheme

புதுமைப்பெண்

"₹1000/month scholarship for girls pursuing higher education"

Beneficiaries

9,83,000 girls

9,83,000 மாணவிகள்

Monthly stipend of ₹1000 to girls from government schools who join higher education institutions.

Budget / Funding

ரூ1,116.45 Cr

State-funded

Implementation

M.K. Stalin

Launched 2022

Chief Minister Report Card

M.K. Stalin

2021-2026 governance period

Schemes

Milestones

5YRS

Dravida Model

Featured Achievement

Pudhumai Penn Scheme

Year

2022

Budget

ரூ1,116.45 Cr

Status

active

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Governance Milestones

2025 / social justice

Eradication of Segregated Caste and Colony Names from Habitations

2025 / social justice

Universal Renaming of Social Justice Hostels

2025 / governance

Supreme Court Verdict on Tamil Nadu Governor's Withholding of Bills

Evolution & Governance Timeline

2022 / welfare

Pudhumai Penn Scheme for Girl Students

Launched on 5 September 2022, the Pudhumai Penn scheme provides Rs 1,000 a month to girl students who studied in government schools (Classes 6 to 12) and pursue higher education. It aims to reduce dropout rates and encourage girls from government schools to enter colleges.

Executive Summary

Launched in September 2022, the Pudhumai Penn scheme provides a monthly stipend of ₹1000 to girls who studied in government schools from Classes 6–12 and have joined government colleges, arts & science colleges, polytechnics, or ITIs. The scheme encourages girls from economically weaker sections to continue higher education.

2022 செப்டம்பரில் தொடங்கப்பட்ட புதுமைப்பெண் திட்டம், அரசு பள்ளிகளில் 6 முதல் 12 வரை படித்து அரசு கல்லூரிகள், பாலிடெக்னிக் அல்லது ITI-களில் சேர்ந்த மாணவிகளுக்கு மாதம் ₹1000 உதவித்தொகை வழங்குகிறது. 9.83 லட்சம் மாணவிகள் பயன்பெறுகின்றனர்.

Historical Context

Jurisdictionstate
Launch VenueN/A
Category
Educationகல்வி
Tagsscholarship, girls education, higher education, stipend, women empowerment, education, government schools

Resources & Verification

Official Portal

Data SourceTamil Nadu Social Welfare Department - Pudhumai Penn

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Updated 6/8/2026

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