Tamil Nadu: Vijay announces free LPG cylinders, expanded bus travel for women & transgender persons
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Published: Aug 24, 2026, 18:11 IST | Updated: Aug 24, 2026, 18:11 IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unveiled a fresh set of welfare measures in the Assembly, headlined by the "Annapoorani Super 6" scheme, offering three free LPG cylinders annually to women heads of households, starting Pongal 2027. With a ₹4,000 crore annual outlay, it's expected to benefit over 1.30 crore families. Vijay also expanded the "Vetri Payanam" free bus travel scheme to cover Express, Deluxe, and hill-area buses for women and transgender persons from October 2, with no trip limits or income cap
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