Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme
Launch Year	2023
Benefits	Financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month to eligible women
Beneficiary	Eligible women who head their families
Nodal Agency	Government of Tamil Nadu
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Through designated registration camps during the registration process

Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme: ₹1,000 a Month for Women Heads of Families

The Tamil Nadu Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme, officially the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, gives eligible women who head their families ₹1,000 every month, paid straight into their bank accounts. It recognises the unpaid work women do for their households and supports their financial independence.

What is the scheme?

The scheme was launched on 15 September 2023 by the then Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. Eligible women receive ₹1,000 per month, or ₹12,000 a year, through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The money helps them manage everyday household expenses and make their own spending decisions. Both rural and urban women are covered, including those from economically disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds.

Latest update: The Tamil Nadu Government reportedly transferred the October 2026 instalment of ₹1,000 to eligible beneficiaries on 15 October 2026. You can check your payment status on the official scheme portal.

Scheme at a glance

Who is eligible?

1. The applicant must be a woman aged 21 or above.
2. She must be recognised as the Woman Head of the family:
   • If a woman is named head on the family card, she is the Woman Head.
   • If a man is named head, his wife is treated as the Woman Head.
   • If the wife’s name isn’t on the card, another eligible woman in the family can be treated as the Woman Head. If more than one qualifies, the family chooses one person to apply.
   • Families headed by unmarried women, widows or transgender persons also count as having a Woman Head.
3. Only one woman per family (ration) card can receive the assistance.
4. Annual family income must be below ₹2.5 lakh.
5. The family must hold less than 5 acres of wetland or less than 10 acres of dryland.
6. Annual domestic electricity consumption must be below 3,600 units.

You don’t need to obtain or submit a separate income certificate or land record. These three conditions are checked against government records.

Who is not eligible?

• Families with annual income of ₹2.5 lakh or more
• Families owning 5 acres or more of wetland, or 10 acres or more of dryland
• Families with annual electricity consumption of 3,600 units or more
• Families with members under the scheme’s income-tax exclusion criteria
• Families with members covered by the specified government employment or pension exclusions
• Families under other exclusions relating to vehicle ownership or business activity

Documents to keep ready

• Aadhaar card
• Family (ration) card
• Bank passbook
• A recent electricity bill, for domestic consumption verification
• Registered mobile number

How the application worked

Applications were originally taken at registration camps, including camps at ration shops (Fair Price Shops), where volunteers helped women fill in the form.

1. Visit the registration camp at your ration shop.
2. Collect and fill in the application form, with help from the volunteers if needed.
3. Submit it at the camp.
4. Save the SMS confirmation sent to your registered mobile number.
5. You will be notified by SMS whether your application is approved or rejected.
6. Check your application status on the official portal.
7. For grievances, visit your nearest e-Sevai Centre or use the online complaint service.

Important: This describes the earlier registration process. It does not confirm that camps are open for fresh applications now. Check the official scheme portal for current application services.

Will the amount go up to ₹2,500?

The current Tamil Nadu Government promised in its election manifesto to raise the monthly assistance from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500, under a proposed scheme called Madhippumigu Magalir Thittam. At that rate, the annual amount would be ₹30,000 instead of ₹12,000.

That scheme has not been launched yet, so ₹2,500 is not an active benefit. For now, the amount remains ₹1,000 per month. Watch official announcements for any change.

Related women’s schemes in Tamil Nadu

• Vetri Payanam Scheme
• Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme

Need help?

Call the helpline at 044-25619208, or use the Tamil Nadu Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment portal for contact numbers, application and payment status, guidelines and complaints.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the scheme pay?
₹1,000 per month, or ₹12,000 per year.

What is the income limit?
Annual family income must be below ₹2.5 lakh.

Can two women in one family apply?
No. Only one woman per family card is eligible, and the family chooses who applies.

Do I need an income certificate or land records?
No. Income, land and electricity conditions are checked against government records.

Will I get ₹2,500 per month?
Not yet. That is a proposed increase under a scheme that hasn’t been launched.

How do I check my payment?
Use the payment status link on the official scheme portal and verify the credit in your bank account.