Women's welfare and safety body
A dedicated division for the safety and welfare of adult women and girl children will be set up under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister. Under this division, all welfare schemes and safety measures for women and girl children will be introduced, monitored and streamlined.
Evidence timeline
- § Manifesto promise (p. 35)
Promise made in the TVK 2026 People's Election Manifesto.
- ▸ Announcement
On 11 May, CM Vijay directed that a dedicated women’s safety special force be set up in every district.
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- ↑ Milestone
On 9 June, at Raja Rathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, CM Vijay launched the all-women “Singappen” Special Force for women’s safety. ₹354 crore allocated for the first phase; the second phase will create 2,500 jobs.
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- ↑ Milestone
Singappen force's first month: action against 120 offenders in crimes against women, 36 missing children rescued, 16 child marriages prevented; 70 units operational; 1,500+ daily calls to the 1091 helpline.
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