TN CM Vijay announces 3 free LPG cylinders, expands free bus travel for women and transgenders

Exam-focused facts from the 29 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced three free LPG cylinders per year for eligible beneficiaries.
The cost of the three LPG cylinders will be credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.
The Vetri Payanam scheme expands free bus travel for women and transgender persons.
Under Vetri Payanam, free travel is allowed on Express, LSS, and Deluxe government buses in metropolitan and urban areas.
For inter-district travel, free travel covers ordinary-fare government buses in mofussil and hilly areas.
The scheme will take effect from October 2, 2026.
No income ceiling or trip limit applies to the free bus travel scheme.