All DepartmentsSocial Welfare
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
சமூக நலம் மற்றும் பெண்கள் அதிகாரமளித்தல்
Department implementing social welfare programmes and women empowerment initiatives
Minister
Geetha Jeevan
DMKNagercoil
Secretary
M.S. Shanmugam, IAS
Indian Administrative Service
Budget 2025-26
6,000 CrTotal
Revenue Expenditure5,500 Cr
Capital Expenditure500 Cr
Agencies & Bodies (3)
Directorate of Social Welfare(Directorate)Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women(Commission)Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)(Programme)
Key Schemes (2)
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme
Financial assistance of Rs. 1000/month for girls from poor families pursuing higher education
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam
Monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1000 to women heads of eligible families