Tamil NaduMonday, 31 August 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu to launch state-level drug abuse prevention plan and expand welfare facilities
Tamil Nadu announced a ₹3.80-crore drug abuse prevention plan and multiple welfare measures for children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 31, 2026, Tamil Nadu Minister K. Jegadeshwari announced a State-level drug abuse prevention action plan at a cost of ₹3.80 crore in the Assembly.
Key specifics
- The plan targets drug abuse among children and youth and includes rehabilitation and social integration support.
- The government will establish 300 new Anganwadis in urban areas at a cost of ₹51 crore.
- Selected Anganwadis will be reconstructed for ₹12.96 crore, and learning materials in Tamil and English will be developed for 50 blocks at ₹5.20 crore.
- A retirement residential facility for senior citizens will be set up on a PPP model at an estimated cost of ₹14.50 crore.
- Bus travel will be made free for all persons with disabilities and their companions, while 10 homes for persons with mental illness will be established with ₹1.82 crore.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu social welfare and disability policy, key facts: ₹3.80 crore, 300 Anganwadis, 50 blocks, ₹14.50 crore, free bus travel for persons with disabilities. TNPSC may ask which department announced the drug abuse plan and what benefit was extended to persons with disabilities.