Initiatives/ Schemes
Senior Citizens’ Home
- Context: Chief Minister inaugurated a home for senior citizens established by the Arulmigu Devi Baliamman and Ilankaliamman Temple at Kolathur in Chennai.
- TVS Motor is providing funds for the maintenance of the home which would accommodate those aged above 60 and whose families could not afford their maintenance.
- In 2021, the government said it would construct homes for senior citizens at three temples at Kolathur in Chennai, Palani, and Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli.
Thiranagam
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- Context: Thiranagam set up in 23 districts of Tamil Nadu were inaugurated via video conferencing.
- Thiranagam were set up in 23 districts to coordinate activities under the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation and the Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Security Scheme.
- These will function as one-stop centres for skill development, career guidance and employment related services.
Naan Mudhalvan Project Centres
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- Context: 11 Naan Mudhalvan Project University Operational Centres of Tamil Nadu were inaugurated via video conferencing.
- Naan Mudhalvan Project Operational Centres have been set up in 11 government universities including Anna University.
- These centres will help in developing the skills of students and guiding them according to the industry requirements.
Naan Mudhalvan Project
- The project was launched on 1 March 2022.
- It is a project implemented by the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation.
- It is a flagship initiative designed to provide training, skill development and career guidance to over 10 lakh students and youth across the state annually.
