Tamil Nadu to Launch Low-Cost 'Chief Minister's Pharmacy' Scheme

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announced the launch of 'Chief Minister's Pharmacy' to provide affordable generic medicines. Set for Pongal 2025, the initiative includes 1,000 outlets. Stalin also unveiled various welfare schemes and highlighted Tamil Nadu's strides in social justice and economic development under the Dravidian model.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the launch of 'Chief Minister's Pharmacy' to ensure low-cost generic medicines for the public. Set to debut on Pongal 2025, the initiative will see 1,000 pharmacy outlets established in its first phase.

In his Independence Day address, Stalin touched upon pressing issues such as climate change, revealing plans for a comprehensive scientific study on natural calamities in mountainous regions. He highlighted several welfare schemes, including Rs 1,000 monthly support for students and ex-servicemen's benefits.

The CM emphasized the success of the Dravidian model, citing extensive job creation and educational support. The government aims to fill over 75,000 positions by January 2026 and expects massive private sector employment growth due to recent MoUs.

(With inputs from agencies.)