Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The ‘Anbu Karangal’ (Hands of Love) scheme was launched in Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on September 16, 2025. This welfare initiative provides ₹2,000 monthly financial support to orphaned children until they complete school education or reach the age of 18. In its first phase, over 6,000 children across Tamil Nadu will directly benefit. The scheme ensures uninterrupted education, protection under the Juvenile Justice Act, and access to digital resources such as laptops for college-bound orphans. Additionally, a mobile app developed with the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency enables transparency, real-time monitoring, and grievance redressal, ensuring effective implementation statewide.