The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced the ‘Tholkudi’ scheme, aimed at upgrading the amenities in tribal habitations and improving the living standards on an outlay of ₹1,000 crore. Under this scheme, roads, potable water, street lights and permanent houses will be provided in tribal settlements, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said in the Assembly.
He said the Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme would be implemented at a cost of ₹230 crore in the next year to create amenities and bring about a holistic socio-economic development in Adi Dravidar habitations in urban and rural areas.
