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Hon. K. JagadeshwariMinister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment
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Welfare Scheme Profile

Thalaimagan Thittam (Girl Child Scheme)

Financial support for every girl child born in Tamil Nadu to secure education, health, and development.

What the Scheme Does (Objective)

  • Gives financial support for every girl child born in Tamil Nadu.
  • Helps families educate and protect the girl child without financial stress.
  • Provides stage‑wise benefits (at birth, during schooling, and at higher education/major milestones) as per government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Girl child born in Tamil Nadu during the notified period of the scheme.
  • Family must be resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • Usually targeted at economically weaker and middle‑income families (exact income limit as per government order).
  • Parents must register the birth and enrol the child in the scheme within the time limit set by the government.

Required Documents

  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Aadhaar of mother, father, and child (if available)
  • Income certificate (if applicable)
  • Community/caste certificate (if required under specific category)
  • Bank account details of mother/guardian (for benefit transfer)
  • Passport‑size photographs of parents and child

Important Notes & Guidelines

Guideline 1

Online application is not available on this website. All registration is done offline at government offices.

Guideline 2

Benefits are given in stages (e.g., at birth, school entry, higher education) as per government guidelines.

Guideline 3

Keep all acknowledgement receipts and scheme cards safely for future claims.

Guideline 4

Do not pay any agent or middleman; the scheme is free to apply.

Submission Center

Where to Apply

This scheme operates strictly via offline physically filed submissions. Applications can be acquired and filed at the following nodal centers:

Local Corporation / Municipality / Panchayat Office (Birth Registration Section)
District Social Welfare Office
ICDS / Anganwadi Centre (for guidance and form collection)
Office Visit Advice: Always bring duplicates of your identity, address proofs, and recent photographs to avoid return trips.
Notice to Applicants

This is a professional personal/public-service website for Hon. K. Jagadeshwari, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.

This website is NOT an official government portal, does NOT process online welfare submissions, and does NOT charge any fees.

Please refer directly to the respective department offices of the State of Tamil Nadu for formal processing.

Need Clarification?

If you have questions about the procedures or need support finding the right offices, feel free to use the Media & Connect desk.

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