Safe Housing for Transgender Persons – “Aran Illam”
On 13 October 2025, the Chief Minister launched a scheme called “Aran Illam”, providing safe housing for transgender persons.
Considering the social, mental health, and safety challenges faced by transgender individuals, special centers under this scheme will create secure, respectful, and dignified living environments.
The first centers have been established in Chennai (Central Chennai) and Madurai (Anna Nagar).
Transgender persons aged 18 and above, who are rejected by family, transgender, or intersex individuals, can stay in these centers from one week up to a maximum of three years. Each center
can accommodate 25 residents at a time.
The centers will also provide:
Guidance to start self-employment,
Financial assistance,
Support for filing complaints against violence or discrimination,
Free legal aid, and
Awareness programs on rights and entitlements.
Inauguration of “Mission Mausam” Centre
The “Mission Mausam” centre has been established by the Ministry of Earth Sciences using
advanced technological instruments to study weather and environmental changes.
The centre is located at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Semmancheri, Chennai.
About Mission Mausam:
It was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The mission aims to enhance weather and climate services.
Through this initiative, accurate and timely forecasts, models, and early warning information will be provided for multiple sectors such as:
Agriculture,
Disaster management, and
Rural development.
India Ranks First Globally in National Highway Connectivity
The Minister of Road Transport and Highways stated that India currently ranks first globally in terms of national highway connectivity.
In automobile production worldwide, the USA ranks first, China second, and India third.
In Tamil Nadu, 50% of production from two-wheeler manufacturing units is exported.
Globally, India ranks fourth in the economy.
Mullaperiyar Dam
The Mullaperiyar Dam is one of India’s most important and historically renowned dams.
It is located in the Idukki district of Kerala.
However, the water from this dam is supplied to the state of Tamil Nadu.
The dam is named “Mullaperiyar” because it is situated at the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers.
The primary purpose of the Mullaperiyar Dam is to divert water from the west-flowing Periyar River eastward to supply water to the drought-prone regions of Tamil Nadu.
