Namma School Namma Ooru School Scheme ‘Namma School Namma Ooru School’ scheme was launched in Chennai on 19th December 2022. It was launched under the Department of School Education. It aims to upgrade infrastructure and facilities in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu through public–private partnership and community participation. Gold coins from the Vijayanagara Empire. 103 gold coins from the Vijayanagara Empire were found in a temple in Kovilur Panchayat, Javathumalai Ondriyam, Tiruvannamalai District. The original Arunachaleswarar temple was built about 500 years ago during the Vijayanagara Empire. There were 103 coins in the gold coin hoard. Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund The Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund was established to strengthen conservation measures for endangered species across the State. It ensures focused funding, scientific management, and long-term conservation of vulnerable flora and fauna. Established in November 2024 with a corpus of ₹50 crore and an initial seed money sanction of ₹5 crore. Initially managed by the State Forest Development Agency; now transferred to the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur for scientific oversight. Committees Constituted: A Governing Committee and an Executive Committee were constituted via an order issued by Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department, on November 1. Governing Committee Chairperson: Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu Vice-Chairperson: Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department Other Members: Secretaries of Finance and Industries Departments Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Director, AIWC Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Secretary, Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) Director of Environment Representatives from: National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore Tenure:…
