The Planning Commission's rapid assessment of the Tamil Nadu Urban Employment Scheme found that the program successfully provided income support to vulnerable urban populations, particularly during economic slowdowns. The scheme achieved notable female participation rates and created useful community assets. However, implementation challenges included administrative delays, irregular work distribution, and limited skill development opportunities. The assessment recommended strengthening digital payment systems, expanding project types, enhancing monitoring mechanisms, and scaling up the program with greater coordination between state and local bodies. Overall, the report affirmed the scheme's value as a viable model for urban employment guarantees, while highlighting specific areas for operational improvement to maximize socioeconomic impacts.