CHENNAI: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is addressing a gathering at a special International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday (March 7) at Mamallapuram.
He announced a set of promises aimed at women that could form part of the party's broader manifesto, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
"TVK proposes to give Rs 2,500 per month to women family heads, barring govt staff, till the age of 60"
"Gas cylinder prices are reduced only when polls are due... Annapurani Super 6 scheme proposes to provide 6 gas cylinders free of cost to every family, every year"
"The Annan Seer Thittam proposes to give 8 grams of gold and a silk saree from 'your maternal brother''' to women who are getting married
"Separate department for women's welfare in TVK will be formed"
"Smart Panic Buttons in all public transport including share-autoes for women's safety; to be monitored by a centralised unit"
"Zero Dark Spots so there will always be CCTV cameras and centralised surveillance network in all areas, for women's safety"
"Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam proposes a gold ring to every child born in Tamil Nadu, along with a 'baby welcome' kit containing food, diapers, and clothes for the newborn"
TVK chief Vijay assures free bus travel for women in all categories of state-run buses.