❖ The Tamil Nadu government would offer the Chief Minister’s Research Fellowship to benefit differently-abled students take up research

❖ This fellowship would be offered to a total of 50 research scholars who are differently-abled and pursuing Ph.D.

❖ Each of these 50 students would be provided a fellowship of Rs. 1 lakh.

❖ The government would also offer coaching classes for differently-abled candidates for them to succeed in various competitive exams conducted by TNPSC and other recruiting agencies.

❖ A total of 200 beneficiaries would be offered special classes along with accommodation in Chennai.

❖ The State-level award hitherto awarded to young achievers would henceforth be named after late Helen Keller.