The government of Tamil Nadu has launched various schemes for providing financial assistance to the people in the state. One such scheme is the Pudhumai Penn Scheme has been launched in Tamil Nadu to support girl students with monthly financial help.
What is Pudhumai Penn Scheme?
Under this scheme, eligible girls will be given ₹1,000 every month till they complete their graduation, diploma, ITI or other recognised higher education course. The Pudhumai Penn scheme provides the benefits under the Moovalur Ramamirtham Higher Education Assurance Scheme and takes care of new student registrations.
This scheme is not only reducing the number of school and college dropouts, but is also helping prevent early marriages in poor families. It aims to improve the general well-being of female students and encourage them to continue their studies.
Highlights of Pudhumai Penn Scheme
| Scheme name | Pudhumai Penn Scheme |
| Beneficiaries | Girl students studying in government institutes |
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month till completion of first UG, ITI or diploma course |
| Mode of Transfer | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts |
| Application process | Through schools/colleges |
| Annual Target | Around 6 lakh beneficiaries, 5,29,728 number of beneficiaries in 2025-26 |
| Portal | https://tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in/en/specilisationswoman-welfare/pudhumai-penn |
Eligibility for Pudhumai Penn Scheme
To apply for the scheme, a student must meet these conditions:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.
- Must be a girl student studying in government or government-aided schools.
- Should have studied in Class 6 to 12 in a government school.
- Must be enrolled in UG, ITI, diploma or other recognized higher education courses in Tamil Nadu.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card or voter ID
- Residence proof
- Transfer certificate from school
- Parent or guardian’s mobile number
- Bank account details (zero balance accounts can also be opened for students)
How to Apply Online for Pudhumai Penn Scheme
Students cannot apply directly on their own. The students can apply online to the scheme with the help of their college/institute principal.
STEP 1: Visit the official Penkalvi portal at penkalvi.tn.gov.in or through the link provided by the institution.
STEP 2: Your school or college staff will log in with their institute username and password.
STEP 3: Once logged in, the institution will enter all the required student details.
STEP 4: Upload scanned documents such as Aadhaar, residence proof, transfer certificate and parent’s mobile number.
STEP 5: Submit the application and confirm successful registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pudhumai Penn scheme?
Pudhumai Penn scheme is launched by Tamil Nadu Government to provide financial assistance to girl students studying in 6th-12th class in government institutions.
How is the money given to students?
The amount of ₹1,000 is directly transferred every month to the student’s bank account.
How do I apply for the Pudhumai Penn scheme?
Students cannot apply directly for the Pudhumai Penn scheme. They can apply for this scheme with the help of their college/institute principal.
What is the helpline contact number?
You can call the helpline at 044-24351885 or email mraheas@gmail.com