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Who has launched the 'Pudhumai Penn' (modern woman) scheme for Girl Students of the Tamil Nadu State?
A)
MK Stalin
B)
Pinarayi Vijayan
C)
O. Panneerselvam
D)
Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Correct Answer :   MK Stalin


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister "MK Stalin" launched the Pudhumai Penn Scheme 5th Sep 2022 in Chennai. Arvind Kejriwal, CM of Delhi was also present at the inauguration ceremony held in Bharathi college for women. The scheme is a special initiative by the Tamil Nadu government toward supporting women in higher education. 
 
With the Pudhumai Penn Scheme, every girl who has been a student of government school from class 6 to 12 will be eligible for financial assistance. As per this, girls who wish to pursue higher education will be eligible to get INR 1000 per month until they complete their course. The meaning of Pudhumai Penn Scheme in English is modern women.
 
This scheme will help in accelerating educational growth and will bring out a more educated women population. Additionally, it is also going to help in reducing child marriages that are prevalent in some parts of the state. With this scheme, the state government aims to make women more strong and more independent..

Source : One India

Published On : September 6, 2022
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