Vellore, March 3 -- In a significant expansion of the state's welfare umbrella, Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa announced on Tuesday that the government is widening its financial relief reach to include nearly 37.8 lakh additional beneficiaries with one-time special additional assistance of Rs.2,000.

Speaking to ANI, Rajaa announced additional assistance packages for various groups, including social assistance scheme beneficiaries, fishermen, and tea plantation workers.

Chief Minister MK Stalin rolled out the packages, benefiting over 1.3 crore people, with 37.8 lakh more added to the list.

"CM has rolled out an assistance package, additional to what they are actually getting via these social assistance schemes, of Rs 2000 - they will ge...