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 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 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.
