Health Walk’ in 38 districts ‘Health Walk’ tracks are all set to be launched in the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu on November 4. The identified stretches along with Google Map links will soon be available on the website of the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine. The Health Department designed ‘Health Walk’ tracks along the lines of an 8km walking track in Tokyo. Study reveals negative impacts of rapid urbanization A study was conducted by Anna University in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM). The study states that in the next four decades, tremendous changes in land use and increase in built up area in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) will shrink agricultural lands and water bodies which will have an adverse impact on groundwater recharge potential in urban areas. TN releases strategy to improve digitisation in State Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released the Tamil Nadu Digital Transformation Strategy. It is expected to improve the efficiency of governance and administration. Objectives of the strategy To improve accessibility, transparency, efficiency and accountability to citizens. To make Tamil Nadu a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. To enhance digital connections in Tier II and Tier III towns. To ensure that government services are made available to citizens through apps and web portals
