• Tamil Nadu domicile, woman head of household
• Family income < Rs 2.5 lakh/year
• Family land < 5 acres
• Aadhaar + bank account
• Not eligible if family member is govt employee with regular pay

Rs 1,000/month direct to woman head of household. Started September 2023.

1. Visit nearest TN e-Sevai centre or apply at tnesevai.tn.gov.in — Online + offline both work.
2. Submit Aadhaar + ration card + bank passbook — Self-declaration of income + land.
3. Block office verifies — 30 days.
4. Monthly DBT begins — Rs 1,000 credited.

• Aadhaar
• TN ration card
• Bank passbook
• Self-declaration of income + land

First credit: 60-90 days.

• Official portal: tnesevai.tn.gov.in
• Helpline: TN Social Welfare: 1077

• Income > Rs 2.5L — disqualifies.
• Land > 5 acres — disqualifies.
• Govt job in family — disqualifies.
• Bank Aadhaar issue — DBT fails.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.

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File RTI to TN Social Welfare Dept.

Only as head of household.

Yes; age not bar.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.