Impact assessment of KMUT in Tamil Nadu shows benefits for single women, senior citizens, and students, with operational challenges and policy recommendations.
An impact assessment of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) in about 10,300 households across Tamil Nadu by the State Planning Commission found that the beneficiaries used the scheme to purchase essential food items and medicines, and for the education of their children, among others.
About 17% of KMUT beneficiaries (covered in the study) were single women — who were either widowed, separated, divorced, or unmarried — and about 15% were senior citizens.
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