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Tamil Nadu allocates ₹10.70 crore to continue NULM livelihood programmes
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Tamil Nadu government has released ₹10.70 crore to fund the continuation of activities under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM).
Chennai, Oct 31 — The state of Tamil Nadu has earmarked a fresh allocation of ₹10.70 crore to sustain the ongoing initiatives of the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). The funding is intended to support livelihood creation and skill‑development activities for urban poor households across the state.
The release of the funds underscores the state government's commitment to the central scheme, which aims to enhance income opportunities and improve living standards in urban areas. Officials indicated that the amount will be channelled through existing NULM implementation mechanisms to ensure continuity of training, self‑help groups and other livelihood interventions.
Stakeholders are expected to deploy the resources promptly, focusing on projects that have already begun under the mission. The allocation reflects the broader effort by Tamil Nadu to address urban unemployment and poverty through targeted government programmes.
No further details on the disbursement schedule or specific project locations were provided at the time of the announcement.
The release of the funds underscores the state government's commitment to the central scheme, which aims to enhance income opportunities and improve living standards in urban areas. Officials indicated that the amount will be channelled through existing NULM implementation mechanisms to ensure continuity of training, self‑help groups and other livelihood interventions.
Stakeholders are expected to deploy the resources promptly, focusing on projects that have already begun under the mission. The allocation reflects the broader effort by Tamil Nadu to address urban unemployment and poverty through targeted government programmes.
No further details on the disbursement schedule or specific project locations were provided at the time of the announcement.