Tamil Nadu Vella Nivarana Nidhi 2025: Financial Help for Cyclone Michaung Victims
If you or someone you know has been affected by Cyclone Michaung and the floods in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, or Chengalpattu districts, here is some good news. The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, has started the Vella Nivarana Nidhi scheme to support families impacted by this disaster. Under this scheme, each affected family will get a one-time financial help of Rs 6,000 to meet their immediate needs.
Overview of Tamil Nadu Vella Nivarana Nidhi 2025
After the severe damage caused by Cyclone Michaung, the government has increased compensation amounts to help those who suffered losses. Families of victims who lost their lives in the floods will get Rs 5 lakh, raised from Rs 4 lakh earlier. Also, people who lost their livelihood due to the rains and floods will now get Rs 6,000 each as relief. This move is part of the state governmentfforts to support flood-affected citizens through quick and direct cash help distributed at nearby ration shops.
Beneficiaries will receive tokens to collect the aid at individual ration stores. The exact list of eligible families in the affected districts is being finalized and will be published soon in a Government Order (GO).
Main Highlights of Tamil Nadu Vella Nivarana Nidhi
| Name | Tamil Nadu Vella Nivarana Nidhi |
| Launched by | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Announced by | Chief Minister M K Stalin |
| Applicable State | Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | Yet to be announced |
Main Benefits Under the Tamil Nadu Cyclone Michaung Assistance Scheme
- A relief amount of Rs 6,000 will be given in cash to each affected family in the flood-hit areas.
- Cash distribution will happen through local ration shops, with beneficiaries receiving tokens for smooth collection.
- All Chennai ration cardholders and residents of Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts affected by the cyclone are eligible.
- The scheme aims to quickly help you rebuild your livelihood after the disaster.
Assistance and Compensation Amounts
- Rs 6,000 one-time aid for those who lost their livelihoods due to Cyclone Michaung.
- Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia payment to families of those who died in the floods.
- Compensation for those who lost huts has increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000.
- Farmers will get Rs 17,000 per hectare for crops damaged over 33%, up from Rs 13,500.
- Compensation for trees and perennial crops has risen to Rs 22,500 from Rs 18,000.
- Fully damaged catamarans will get Rs 50,000, increased from Rs 32,000; partial damage gets Rs 15,000, up from Rs 10,000.
- Mechanised boat owners will now receive Rs 7.5 lakh instead of Rs 5 lakh.
How to Register for Tamil Nadu Vella Nivarana Nidhi 2025
Right now, the Tamil Nadu government has not released an official website or a formal registration process for the Vella Nivarana Nidhi. All eligible families will be contacted through local authorities and nearby ration shops. Keep an eye on official announcements, and we will update this page with registration details as soon as they are ready.
This scheme offers timely support if you have been impacted by the cyclone
amage. Visit your nearest ration shop for updates and collect tokens once the list is published. Stay safe and stay informed.
Related schemes: Makkaludan Muthalvar Scheme, Tamil Nadu Urban Employment Scheme.