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Magalir Urimai Thogai: ₹1,000 a month — eligibility, status check and appeal

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What you get₹1,000 every monthPaid straight to the woman head of family

Who can get it

  • Woman head of family on the ration card — one per card
  • Born before 15.09.2002 (21+)
  • Family income under ₹2.5 lakh a year
  • Under 5 acres wet land / 10 acres dry land
  • Household electricity under 3,600 units a year

Who cannot

  • Income-tax or professional-tax payers
  • Govt / PSU / bank / board / local body / co-op employees and pensioners
  • Elected representatives (except ward members)
  • Families owning a four-wheeler
  • GST turnover above ₹50 lakh
  • Those already getting a social-security or govt pension (with some exceptions)

Documents you need

Tick the documents you already have

How to apply

  1. Check your application status on kmut.tn.gov.in with your Aadhaar number
  2. Follow official announcements for new application camps
  3. If you get a rejection SMS, appeal via an e-Sevai centre to the RDO within 30 days

How to check status / payment

  1. kmut.tn.gov.in → Aadhaar number → status
  2. Check bank SMS / passbook for the credit
  3. Make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-linked

Helpline

Key details
OrganisationGovernment of Tamil Nadu (Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai)

Under Tamil Nadu’s Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, the woman head of family gets ₹1,000 a month straight into her bank account — one per ration card. Family income must be under ₹2.5 lakh a year, and no income certificate is needed. If your application is rejected, you can appeal within 30 days of the SMS.

What if I’m rejected?

Within 30 days of the rejection SMS, file an appeal at your nearest e-Sevai centre; it goes to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO). If the reason is wrong, attach the document that shows it.

FAQ

Do I need an income certificate?

No. An income certificate is not required.

Can two women on one ration card get it?

No. One woman head of family per ration card.

What is the helpline?

044-25619208.

This is an unofficial information website and is not linked to any government department. Always confirm on the official website before applying.