Midday meal schemes
Welfare programs
Reservation policies
All of the above
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The correct answer is: d) All of the above
Tamil Nadu has been a pioneer in all of the above.
- Midday meal schemes: The Tamil Nadu government was the first in India to introduce a midday meal scheme in schools in 1982. The scheme provides free meals to all students in government and government-aided schools. The meals are cooked in school kitchens and are based on locally available ingredients. The scheme has been credited with improving school attendance and reducing hunger among children.
- Welfare programs: The Tamil Nadu government has a number of welfare programs that provide assistance to the poor, the elderly, the disabled, and other vulnerable groups. These programs include pensions, scholarships, and health care subsidies. The government also provides free housing to the poor.
- Reservation policies: Tamil Nadu has a long history of affirmative action policies, which are designed to promote social justice and equality. The state has a reservation policy for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions. The state also has a reservation policy for women in local government bodies.
The Tamil Nadu government’s welfare programs and reservation policies have been credited with improving the lives of the poor and marginalized in the state.