Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937 TN Chief Minister M.K. Stalin informed the Legislative Assembly that the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937 will be amended to make punishments stringent.
The Act aims to introduce and extend the prohibition of the manufacture, sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors and drugs in the State of Tamil Nadu. Note
Operation Ganja Vettai-4.0 – Launched in April 30, 2023 to curb the illegal menace of ganja peddling.
Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd. (TASMAC) was established in 1983 to regulate the sale of alcohol and curb illicit liquor. Announcements regarding Start-Ups
Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T.M. Anbarasan announced a special seed fund will be introduced to support start-ups run by persons with disabilities and transgender persons.
The beneficiaries would be identified by the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (StartupTN). Other Announcements
Regional start-up hubs would be established in Coimbatore and Tiruchi at a cost of ₹1.5 crore.
Global Startup Coordination Centres would be established in Singapore and the U.S. at a cost of ₹1 crore.
Thozhil Nayam - A design studio to cater to the design needs of the start-ups will be established.
The second edition of Tamil Nadu Startup Thiruvizha will be held in Madurai to generate market access and networking opportunities for the start-ups Single-use plastic (SUP) items
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) said that a total of 116.178 tonnes of banned single- use plastic items were seized in the special enforcement drives undertaken by local bodies between October 2022 and March 2024.
In an effort to encourage the public to switch to cloth bags, the TNPCB installed manjappai-vending machines at 174 locations including the Koyambedu Market. Note
India banned SUP items from July 1,…