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**Headline: Coimbatore Beneficiaries Receive ₹2.92 Crore in Welfare Assistance**

**Coimbatore, June 27, 2025:** The Tamil Nadu State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) oversaw the distribution of ₹2.92 crore in welfare assistance to 66 beneficiaries in Coimbatore on Thursday. The event coincided with a visit from Justice S. Tamilvanan, chairperson of the commission, who also chaired a review meeting with district officials.

The meeting focused on the implementation of welfare schemes targeting SC/ST communities, particularly the provision of essential amenities in hostels and residential areas. Following the meeting, the Chairperson received petitions from SC/ST community members regarding patta allotments and access to basic amenities.

The distributed assistance included forest rights pattas, land titles, housing allotment orders under various schemes (Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme, PM Janman scheme), subsidized loans through the Annal Ambedkar Entrepreneur Scheme and TAHDCO, educational assistance, prosthetic limbs and tricycles for differently abled persons. Justice Tamilvanan stated that field inspections to SC/ST hostels and housing colonies have been carried out. Directions have been given to the district administration to address any gaps identified during the inspections.

**Key points:**

* **₹2.92 crore** in aid distributed.
* **66 beneficiaries** from SC/ST communities.
* Review meeting held on welfare scheme implementation.
* Distribution encompassed land rights, housing, loans, education, and disability assistance.
* Chairperson’s visit highlighted commitment to addressing SC/ST community needs.

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