TN Minister disburses financial assistance to SHGs in Kallakurichi

Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu handed over financial assistance to members of a self-help group in Kallakurichi on Wednesday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu on Wednesday disbursed financial assistance of ₹ 70.14 crore to 633 women self-help groups (SHGs) under various livelihood schemes in Kallakurichi.

The Minister said that the assistance was aimed at improving the livelihood of women and promoting entrepreneurship under the Tamil Nadu State Rural and Urban Livelihoods Missions.

Out of the total, ₹ 68.51 crore was provided to 584 SHGs in bank linkages. Individual loans worth ₹ 34.89 lakh were given to 35 women entrepreneurs, while 82 beneficiaries received ₹ 35.25 lakh under the Rural Entrepreneurship Scheme.

Mr. Vanni Arasu said that the district administration was taking steps to market the products produced by women SHGs along with facilitating group loans, individual loans and other financial assistance. He urged SHG members to make effective use of livelihood schemes to boost their business activities.

Collector JE Padmaja and senior officials were present.

Published – 04 Nov 2026 20:37 IST