After CM Vijay’s order to revive Amma Canteens, AIADMK hopes for comeback of other legacy schemes
The AIADMK party has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to revive Amma Canteens and is advocating for the reinstatement of other welfare schemes from previous administrations. AIADMK leaders argue that these programs, such as Amma Salt and the Cradle Baby scheme, provided significant benefits to the public before being discontinued. They also criticize the current government's handling of these initiatives and call for improvements in their implementation.
- ▪AIADMK leaders are urging the revival of welfare schemes initiated by former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
- ▪They claim that the Amma Canteens have seen a reduction in number and quality in recent years.
- ▪Former MLA D. Jayakumar highlighted the discontinuation of the Amma Kudineer drinking water scheme by Chennai Metrowater.
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Welcoming the C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government’s decision to improve Amma Canteens – initiated by former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa – AIADMK functionaries have urged the revival and strengthening of other flagship welfare schemes introduced during the Dravidian party’s previous tenures. Popular leader, populist schemesAIADMK leaders called for bringing back populist schemes such as Amma Salt, the Cradle Baby scheme, Amma Scooters, and ‘Gold for Thali’ scheme (Thalikku Thangam), stating that these initiatives had benefited large sections of the public before being discontinued in recent years.J.
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