Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister expands Annadhanam scheme to serve 5,08,350 annual devotees
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Poverty, hunger & nutrition· Prelims·
Religious institutions and state-led synergy in food security: a GS2 Social Justice and welfare case study.
Why in news
Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister C. Ramesh inaugurated a 100 percent expansion of the Annadhanam scheme across ten temples to serve more devotees.
Background
The scheme expands daily beneficiaries from 100 to 200 at sites including the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple. The expansion adds 2,25,475 annual devotees, bringing the total to 5,08,350.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAnnadhanam scheme: A food distribution initiative expanded across ten temples in Tamil Nadu.
- FactTotal annual beneficiaries under the expanded scheme: 5,08,350.
- PlaceArulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple: One of the sites included in the scheme expansion.
Prelims practice question
Which temple is specifically mentioned as one of the sites included in the expanded Annadhanam scheme in Tamil Nadu?
- (a)Rameswaram Temple
- (b)Meenakshi Amman Temple
- (c)Srirangam Temple
- (d)Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple
Show answer
Answer: (d) Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple — The note identifies the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple as one of the sites included in the scheme expansion.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of religious institutions in addressing food insecurity and social welfare in India. How can state-led schemes ensure equitable distribution?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional synergy: Leveraging temple infrastructure for large-scale community feeding and nutrition security
- Logistical scalability: Challenges in maintaining food safety and hygiene standards during high-volume distribution
Keywords: food security · social welfare · institutional synergy · public-private-religious partnership · community nutrition
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