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.
