Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu’s former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was a controversial figure, with opinions about her sharply divided. However, she was loved by the masses, thanks in great measure to populist initiatives like the Amma Unavagams (Amma Canteens).

Here's a look at how Jayalalithaa played mother to women folk in Tamil Nadu by providing them with socio-economic authority.

Mother in Tamil Nadu need not wait to feed their newborns any more. The state has 352 breastfeeding rooms at bus stands now, to help them feed their children. The state has also launched milk banks in 7 hospitals. Here's more.