Tamil Nadu allocates ₹812 crore to provide gold and silk sarees for eligible brides
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Social welfare and women empowerment: a GS2 case study on targeted subsidies for social mobility.
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹812 crore for the first phase of the Annan Seer scheme to provide gold and silk sarees to eligible brides from low-income families.
Background
The scheme targets brides from families with an annual income of less than ₹2.5 lakh. Beneficiaries receive eight grams of gold and a silk saree, with procurement governed by the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1996.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAnnan Seer: A Tamil Nadu government scheme providing gold and silk sarees to eligible brides.
- FactEligibility: Families with an annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh.
- BodyIBJA (Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association): Body whose rates are used to fix gold prices for the scheme.
- Act / BillTamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1996: Legislation governing the procurement process for the scheme.
Prelims practice question
Which legislation governs the procurement process for the Annan Seer scheme in Tamil Nadu?
- (a)Central Goods and Services Act, 2017
- (b)Tamil Nadu Public Procurement Act, 2010
- (c)Right to Information Act, 2005
- (d)Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1996
Show answer
Answer: (d) Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1996 — The note states that procurement for the scheme is governed by the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1996.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how targeted welfare schemes like the Annan Seer scheme contribute to women's empowerment and social mobility in rural and semi-urban India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high-value direct material distribution with long-term state budgetary constraints
- Inclusion metrics: Ensuring accurate identification of low-income households to prevent leakage in gold distribution
Keywords: Social Welfare · Women Empowerment · Targeted Subsidy · Fiscal Allocation · Social Mobility
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