> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai: Rs 1,000 a month for women heads of families in Tamil Nadu - URL: https://newsanek.com/kalaignar-magalir-urimai-thogai/ - Published: 2026-11-07T05:24:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-07T07:20:13.000Z - Description: Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai pays Rs 1,000 a month to eligible women heads of families in Tamil Nadu. A new government has promised a bigger amount, so here is what is known so far, who qualifies, and how to check. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: Govt Schemes, #scheme-women-child, #scheme-for-women, #scheme-tamil-nadu Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check. __At a glance__ | Scheme | Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) | | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | Department | Women welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu | | Benefit | Rs 1,000 every month | | Who can apply | Women heads of eligible families in Tamil Nadu | | How it is paid | Directly into the bank account of the eligible woman | | Apply at | kmut.tn.gov.in or the local government enrolment centre | | Cost to apply | Free | ### Key points - Rs 1,000 is paid every month directly to the bank account. - This scheme is only for residents of Tamil Nadu. - Family income must be below Rs 2.5 lakh a year. - A bigger amount has been promised, but confirm the current figure on the official site. ## So what exactly does an eligible woman get? Eligible women receive Rs 1,000 every month. The money is credited directly into the woman's bank account, usually around the 15th of the month. A new government has promised to raise the monthly amount to Rs 2,500\. It has said the scheme needs restructuring first, and a detailed announcement is expected later. Amounts can change, so please confirm the current figure on the official site. ## Who can apply, and who cannot? You must be a resident of Tamil Nadu, and the family must be headed by a woman. The woman named as head in the ration card is treated as the eligible head of family. Unmarried women, widows and transgender persons who head families are also eligible. Annual family income must be below Rs 2.5 lakh. No family member should cross this limit. The family should own less than 5 acres of wetland or less than 10 acres of dry land. Annual household electricity use must stay below 3,600 units. If a family has more than one woman above 21, only one applicant can be chosen. Key numbers of the Magalir Urimai Thogai **Rs 1,000**Monthly amount for eligible women **Rs 2,500**Amount promised by new government **Rs 2.5 lakh**Annual family income limit **3,600 units**Annual household electricity limit Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report ## A short background on this scheme The scheme was launched to give monthly support to women who manage households and families. It was started under the previous government and has been running in Tamil Nadu since then. The government has said more eligible women can be added, and that those left out can appeal for enrolment. ## What documents should you keep ready? Keep your ration card ready, since the family is recorded there. Keep your Aadhaar card and a bank account linked with Aadhaar. Keep income proof and electricity bills, as eligibility depends on them. Keep land papers if the family owns any land. ## How do you apply online, step by step? Visit the official website at kmut.tn.gov.in. Look for the option to apply or register for the scheme. Enter your ration card and Aadhaar details, and fill in the family and bank information. Submit the form and note down the application number for future checks. ## How do you apply offline? You can also apply through the local enrolment or camp organised by the government. Visit your ration shop or local government office and ask about enrolment for KMUT. Carry your original documents and copies with you. ## How do you check status, and what if the money is stuck? Check the status on the official website using your application details. If the amount has not come, first check that your bank account is linked with Aadhaar. If you were left out, you can submit an appeal for enrolment through the official channel. ## Helpline and important tips Contact the official website or local government office for help with the scheme. Never pay any agent or person for enrolment. Government enrolment is free. Beware of fake calls or links asking for your bank details or OTP. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the amount going up? A new government has promised to raise the amount to Rs 2,500 a month. A detailed plan is expected later, so check the official site for the current figure. ### Can a left-out woman still apply? Yes. The government has said eligible women left out can appeal for enrolment through the official process. ### Can more than one woman in a family get the money? No. If a family has more than one eligible woman above 21, only one applicant is chosen. ### Is there a fee to apply? No. Applying is free. Never pay anyone for enrolment. ### Do widows and transgender persons qualify? Yes. Unmarried women, widows and transgender persons who head families are also eligible. ### Official links - [Official website](https://kmut.tn.gov.in/?ref=newsanek.com) This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.