The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme (often shortened to Magalir Urimai Thogai) is a welfare programme of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It provides a monthly “rights grant” of ₹1,000 to women who are recognised as the head of their family, to support their livelihood and independence.
The basics at a glance
- What: ₹1,000 every month (₹12,000 a year) to eligible women heads of families.
- Who runs it: the Government of Tamil Nadu, with the online portal run by the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency.
- Since: the scheme was launched on 15 September 2023.
- How it is paid: by direct transfer to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Understand the scheme step by step
Use these guides to find exactly what you need:
- Eligibility — check whether you can apply.
- How to apply — where and how to submit your application.
- Required documents — what to keep ready.
- Application status — track your result.
- Payments — how the ₹1,000 is credited and what to do if it does not arrive.
- Rejection reasons — why applications are rejected and how to appeal.
- Corrections — fix wrong details.
- Frequently asked questions — quick answers.
The most reliable place for the current rules, forms and status is the official portal. This website is an independent guide that explains the scheme in plain language; see the official resources page for verified links.
This page is an independent explainer to help you understand the scheme. It is not the government and cannot process your application. Rules, amounts and dates can change, so always confirm the current details on the official portal at kmut.tn.gov.in or at your local ration shop or e-sevai centre before you act.