CM Jayalalitha launches Amma Salt
posted on Jun 12, 2014 @ 11:24AM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has launched salt for the public under the name "Amma Salt" at a subsidised price. The latest product to hit Tamil Nadu which is a product of the Tamil Nadu Salt Corporation Limited (TNSC) under ageis of the State industries department.The salt is said to be available in three types- double fortified, refined freeflow iodised and low sodium. This is apart from the Amma Canteens which offer meals at subsidized rates and Amma Mineral water which is targeted at the lower income grade people.
Dr.J.Jayalaitha called as "Amma" by Tamilians around the world has launched many welfare schemes since she came to power as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the third term. Free laptops for aspiring government students , the 20kg free rice distribution scheme for the poor, pension for the transgenders and various other schemes have become quite popular with the public.