PM Narendra Modi launches subsidised 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme in TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the subsidised scooter scheme for working women on 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 upto Rs 25,000 for working women, was launched by Modi, who handed over the keys and registration certificate copies 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 the 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. He said 70 lakh saplings would be planted through out the year and also thanked the Prime Minister for lauding the ancient language Tamil recently.

The Chief Minister also recalled a slew of welfare initiatives and freebie schemes launched by Jayalalithaa. These included 'thalikku thangam,'(gold for mangalsutra) for women beneficiaries,free milch cow and goats,free of cost computers for students and new colleges for the uplift of rural students.