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Tamil Nadu CM announces free LPG, wider free bus travel for women

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new welfare programs for state residents. Eligible families will receive three free LPG cylinders annually starting Pongal 2027. This initiative aims to benefit approximately thirteen million families across the state. Free bus travel for women has also been expanded to include deluxe government buses. Transgender persons will now also receive free travel benefits on state buses.

24 Aug 2026 11:34 pm