Government of India

CUP-19: COVID Urban Practices : Innovation / Initiative

A Glimpse of Initiative


Urban SHGs contributed to Chief Minister Relief Fund


State/UT Name : Tamil Nadu

Place : Tamil Nadu

Type of Initiative : Others

Date of Initiative : 17-04-2020

What Initiative Were Taken? : Urban SHGs contributed to Chief Minister Relief Fund

Details : Total 27636 Self Help Group women of Tamil Nadu contributed Rs 1,38,180 to Chief Minister's Relief Fund in combating the coronavirus.

Outcome : In the times of distress due to COVID-19, the collective strength of 27636 Self Help Group members of Tamil Nadu has come to the fore, who have together contributed an amount of Rs 1,38,180 to the CM Reief Fund to support their community during the nationwide lockdown period.