Minister distributes cash assistance to 812 beneficiaries

Tamil Nadu Toursim Miniser S P Shanmuganathan today distributed cash assistance of Rs 24.50 lakh to 812 beneficiaries under various government schemes.

The minister also distributed marriage assistance for 75 beneficiaries, funeral expenses for 17 beneficiaries and education assistance for 672 beneficiaries at a function here, a release said.

Besides beneficiaries of "Uzhavar Padukappu" (farmers security) scheme and medical assistance scheme, nine transgenders also received cheques from the minister.