Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam
· Chennai
A farmers' security scheme gave registered landless labourers, small farmers and tenants cash help for education, marriage, death and old age.
The Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam (Farmers Security Scheme) came into force on 10 September 2011 under a Revenue department order. It covers landless agricultural labourers, small farmers and cultivating tenants aged 18 to 65 who cultivate up to 2.5 acres of wet or 5 acres of dry land. Registered members and their dependents receive cash assistance for education, marriage, funeral expenses and incapacity, and pensions. Registration is free of charge.
