PM launches subsidised ‘Amma’ two-wheeler scheme in Chennai

Chennai, February 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the subsidised scooter scheme for working women on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late leader Jayalalithaa.

It was launched in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam among others.

The scheme, with a subsidy component of 50 per cent (up to Rs 25,000) for working women, was launched by Modi, who handed over keys and registration certificates to five women beneficiaries.

He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Jayalalithaa. The beneficiaries included women who worked in private sector, an accountant, a salesperson and an assistant in a private store. A smiling Modi exchanged a few words with the beneficiaries while handing over the keys.

Palaniswami in his address urged Modi to take steps to set up the Cauvery Management Board and the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee, as directed by the Supreme Court. The Chief Minister also recalled a slew of welfare initiatives and freebie schemes launched by Jayalalithaa.

Hailing Modi, Panneerselvam said the PM was “courageously leading India”.

Stating that Amma had implemented several schemes for the safety and well being of women, right from their birth to old age, Panneerselvam said this scheme, also envisioned by the late leader, was for people’s welfare and development.

He said this scheme too would be the forerunner for other state governments, like other previous initiatives. So far 3,36,103 women have applied under the scheme and scrutiny of such applications were under process, according to the ruling AIADMK.

Earlier the Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and top state officials at the Chennai airport.

From there, he flew to INS Adyar Naval base near Marina beach, from where he reached the function venue by road. — PTI

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