In 2023, Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO) significantly impacted the socio-economic status of 191 landless labourers from SC/ST communities through its land purchase scheme. Initiated in 2004, this scheme targets women from low-income families, offering a subsidy of up to 50% of the land’s market value or ₹5 lakh, aiding them in acquiring agricultural land.
Beneficiaries, like M. Kalpana from Perambalur, have transitioned from labourers to landowners, fostering self-sufficiency and economic stability. Enhancing the scheme, TAHDCO now calculates subsidies based on market value and collaborates with financial institutions for additional support, underscoring a comprehensive approach to uplift marginalized communities.