Pudhumai Penn Scheme
पुधुमै पेन योजना
Benefit Amount
₹1,000 per month
Total Beneficiaries
2.5 Lakh+ students
Launched
Sep 2022
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Overview
Officially known as the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme, it encourages girls from govt schools to pursue degrees/diplomas.
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Key Benefits
- ?1,000 per month deposited into the student's bank account
- Available for the entire duration of the course
- Reduces drop-out rates after Class 12
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Eligibility Criteria
- Girl students who studied in Govt Schools from Class 6 to 12 in TN
- Must be enrolled in a degree/diploma/ITI course
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Documents Required
- School Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- College ID/Admission Proof
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How To Apply
- Apply via the Pudhumai Penn portal (pudhumaipenn.tn.gov.in)
- Verification by the school and college heads
- Approval by Social Welfare Dept