950 classrooms inaugurated
▪ Chief Minister M.K. Stalin virtually inaugurated 956 school classrooms, 12 science laboratories and new buildings for the School Education Department in various locations across the State at a total cost of ₹264.15crore.
▪ 515 classrooms have been constructed in 106 State-run high and higher secondary schools across 26 districts.
▪ 441 classrooms have been constructed in 176 State-run primary schools in 25 districts.
IS 6541: 2024 code revised
▪ Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently revised the code IS 6541: 2024.
▪ The code was published in 1972 to prescribe a basic standard hygienic condition required for the preparation of food/meals in schools.
▪ The code has also recommended testing of meals once in six months for different parameters, including e-coli and salmonella.
About BIS
✓ Formation – 1986
✓ Statutory body under Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.
✓ Director – Pramod Kumar Tiwari.
Makkaludan Mudhalvar
▪ IAS officer P.Amudha was recently appointed as the Special Officer for Mudhalvarin Mugavari Department.
▪ The Department looks after Makkaludan Mudhalvar and other public grievance redress schemes.
Note
▪ Integrated and Inclusive Public Grievance CM Helpline Management System (CM Helpline) is a two-way communication platform for citizens to file their grievances.
▪ It was developed by Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA)
▪ CM Helpline number – 1100.
