Tamil Nadu government has announced to launch Tholkudi Scheme on 19 Feb 2024. Under this scheme, the state govt. will provide road facilities, potable water, street lights and permanent houses in tribal settlements. Read this article till the end to know Tholkudi scheme complete details.
Tholkudi Scheme in Tamil Nadu Budget 2024-25
On 19th Feb 2024, Finance Minister presented Tamil Nadu Budget 2024-25. While delivering the budget speech, FM said "In order to upgrade the basic amenities in tribal habitations and improve their living standards, a new scheme, 'Tholkudi', will be implemented in the next four years at an outlay of Rs.1,000 crore. Under this scheme, road facilities, potable water, street lights and permanent houses will be provided in tribal settlements. Further, dedicated programmes will be implemented to improve the livelihood of tribal community as part of this initiative".
FM also said that "In the year, a new scheme will be implemented at a cost of Rs. 5 crore, wherein 1,000 selected tribal youth will be selected and provided skill training on latest industrial techniques, with accommodation facilities, through the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation to facilitate employment opportunities.
Overview of TN Tholkudi scheme
| Name of Scheme | Tholkudi scheme |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Type of Scheme | Tribal Welfare Scheme |
| Objective | To upgrade the basic amenities in tribal habitations and improve their living standards |
| Duration | Next 4 years starting from the year 2024-25 |
| Budgetary Allocation | Rs. 1000 crore |
| Benefits | Road facilities, potable water, street lights and permanent houses will be provided in tribal settlements |
Tamilnadu Tholkudi Scheme Benefits & Features
- Tamil Nadu Tholkudi Scheme has been announced on 19 Feb 2024.
- New scheme aims to upgrade the basic amenities in tribal habitations and improve their living standards.
- This scheme has been announced by the Finance Minister while delivering the TN Budget Speech 2024-25.
- Tholkudi will be implemented in the next four years i.e from 2024-25, 2027-28
- Budgetary allocation for the TN Tholkudi scheme is Rs.1,000 crore.
- Through this initiative, road facilities, potable water, street lights and permanent houses will be provided in tribal settlements.
- Furthermore, dedicated programmes will be implemented to improve the livelihood of tribal community.
TN Budget Speech 2024-25 - https://tnbudget.tn.gov.in/tnweb_files/BS_2024_25_ENG_FINAL.pdf
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