TASMAC fetches around Rs 26,000 crore annually from 6,300 odd liquor outlets. The chief minister ordered raising monthly assistance to unemployed youth from Rs 150 to Rs 300 (Class 10 completed), Rs 200 to Rs 400 (Class 12) and from Rs 300 to Rs 600 (graduates). Rs 200 crore annually has been earmarked for the two- wheeler scheme, while Rs 85 crore will go towards the housing scheme, he said. 'Amma laptop scheme', 'Amma canteens', 'Amma bottled water', 'Amma salt', 'Amma cement' and 'Amma mixer, grinder, table fan' schemes were implemented for various sections. "With the blessings of honourable Amma (Jayalalithaa) and respected Chinnamma (VK Sasikala), I signed the files," Palaniswami, a Sasikala loyalist, said.

Source: dna February 20, 2017 12:51 UTC