Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Chennai

Tamil Nadu โ€ข 600xxxx

Chennai, Tamil Nadu's capital, is the gateway to South India. Residents access Tamil Nadu schemes like Pudhumai Penn (โ‚น1,000/month for college girls), Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance, Amma Unavagam, Free Ration, plus all central programs.

Population
11.50M
1,15,03,293
Area
426 kmยฒ
GDP Rank
#-
in India
PIN
600
XXX series
๐Ÿ“ Coordinates
13.0827ยฐN
80.2707ยฐE
Helplines
7
active

๐Ÿ“ž Important Helplines

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Police
100
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Fire
101
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Ambulance
108
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Women
1091
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Child
1098
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CM Office
1100

๐Ÿ“‹ Popular Schemes

๐Ÿ’ผ Active Jobs

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Government Offices

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Greater Chennai Corporation

๐Ÿ“ Ripon Building, EVR Periyar Salai, Chennai 600003

๐Ÿ“ž 044-25619205

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Tamil Nadu Secretariat

๐Ÿ“ Fort St. George, Chennai 600009

๐Ÿ“ž 044-25671006

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Chennai Collectorate

๐Ÿ“ Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600001

๐Ÿ“ž 044-25288056

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Pudhumai Penn application for Chennai students?

Tamil Nadu girls in Class 12+ pursuing UG/PG/Diploma in govt or aided colleges can get โ‚น1,000/month. Apply via your college office or tn.gov.in. Family income < โ‚น3 lakh. Aadhaar + bank Aadhaar-seeded mandatory.

CMCHIS health insurance in Chennai?

Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme covers โ‚น5 lakh annual cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals (Apollo, Fortis, Stanley, etc.). Family income < โ‚น72,000/year. Apply at e-CMCHIS portal with Aadhaar + ration card.

How to get Amma Canteen meal in Chennai?

Amma Unavagam canteens offer โ‚น5 idly, โ‚น3 sambar rice, โ‚น6 lemon rice, โ‚น5 curd rice. 200+ centers across Chennai. No application needed - walk-in. Open 7 AM - 9 PM daily.