After CM Vijay’s order to revive Amma Canteens, AIADMK hopes for comeback of other legacy schemes

Key points

• Welcoming the C.
• Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government’s decision to improve Amma Canteens – initiated by former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa – AIADMK functionaries have urged the revival and strengthening of other flagship welfare schemes introduced during the Dravidian party’s previous tenures.
• AIADMK leaders called for bringing back populist schemes such as Amma Salt, the Cradle Baby scheme, Amma Scooters, and ‘Gold for Thali’ scheme (Thalikku Thangam), stating that these initiatives had benefited large sections of the public before being discontinued in recent years.
• John, AIADMK councillor from Korattur, alleged that Amma Mandapams, which were originally rented out at subsidised rates of around ₹50,000 a day, were now being leased for as much as ₹3 lakh.
• “These are government properties situated on public land, and the State should receive the revenue generated from them,” he said.