Women will get Rs 25,000 subsidy on buying two-wheelers
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the subsidised scooter scheme for working women on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Tamil Nadu leader J Jayalalithaa.
It was launched in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam, among others.
The scheme, with a subsidy component of 50 per cent up to Rs. 25,000 for working women, was launched by PM Modi, who handed over the keys and registration certificate copies to five women beneficiaries.
He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the anniversary celebrations of Ms Jayalalithaa.
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The beneficiaries included women who worked in the private sector, an accountant, a salesperson and an assistant in a private store.
PM Modi exchanged a few words with the beneficiaries while handing over the keys.
Mr Palaniswami in his address urged PM Modi to take steps to set up the Cauvery Management Board and the Cauvery Water Regulatory
