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Tamil Nadu Sanctions Rs 812 Crore For Vijay's Annan Seer Scheme
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 09:27
Tamil Nadu Sanctions Rs 812 Crore For Vijay's Annan Seer Scheme
- •The Tamil Nadu government has approved Rs 812 crore for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's Annan Seer scheme.
- •Eligible brides will receive an 8-gram, 22-carat gold coin and a silk saree for their wedding.
- •The annual income eligibility limit has been halved from the promised Rs 5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh.
- •The scheme applies to eligible marriages taking place in the state from October 5, with applications to be submitted online.
Key Questions Answered
Under the Annan Seer scheme, eligible brides receive an 8-gram, 22-carat gold coin and a silk saree at the time of their marriage.
The government order issued on October 5 sets the annual family income ceiling at Rs 2.5 lakh, which is halved from the initial Rs 5 lakh promised in the manifesto.
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned Rs 812 crore in the Revised Budget Estimates for the 2026-27 financial year to implement the scheme.
