Tamil Nadu’s Big Giveaway: Free LPG Cylinders & Wider Free Travel for Women
What Happened
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a series of welfare measures, including three free LPG cylinders annually for eligible families under the Annapoorani Super Six scheme and an expansion of the state's free bus travel programme. Women will now be able to travel free on Express, LSS, Deluxe and inter-district bus services, while the benefit has also been extended to transgender persons.
Key Takeaways
The announcements signal Vijay's focus on reducing household expenses and improving mobility for women, with the measures expected to benefit over 1.3 crore families and become a major pillar of the government's welfare agenda.