Thoothukudi, Feb. 13 -- DMK cadres burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in Thoothukudi after Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that Rs.5,000 had been credited to women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme.

Rs 3,000 was credited as an advance for the months of February, March and April, along with Rs 2,000 as a "summer special package". taking the total amount to Rs 5,000. The amount was transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries on Friday morning.

The Chief Minister also announced that the current monthly assistance of Rs.1,000 will be increased to Rs.2,000 under "Dravidian Model 2.0" in the next term of the government.

The Women's Rights Assistance Scheme was launched on September 15, 2023. Un...