SchemesSaturday, 4 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu plans to extend Thayumanavar scheme to cover beneficiaries from age 60
Tamil Nadu plans to extend the Thayumanavar scheme to include people aged 60 and above, with the budget proposal expected in July 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Tamil Nadu government said it planned to extend the Thayumanavar scheme to cover beneficiaries from the age of 60, ahead of the 2026-27 budget to be presented later in the month.
Key specifics
- The scheme currently delivers ration items at home to people aged above 70 and to persons with disabilities.
- About 20 lakh beneficiaries are receiving doorstep ration supplies under the scheme, according to officials.
- The expansion was discussed in budget review meetings chaired by Chief Minister Vijay at the Secretariat in Chennai.
- Departmental consultations were held on July 2 and July 3, 2026, including cooperation, food, revenue, disaster management, rural development and highways.
- Officials said widows and persons with disabilities would also benefit if the age limit is lowered to 60.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu welfare scheme, beneficiary age limit, doorstep ration delivery, budget 2026-27; TNPSC may ask what the Thayumanavar scheme provides, who currently benefits, and how many beneficiaries are covered.