Kovalam Beach Blue Flag Certification Kovalam Beach in Chengalpattu district has been awarded the International Blue Flag certification for the fifth consecutive year for the 2025-2026 period. It was the first beach in Tamil Nadu to receive the certification on September 21, 2021. The beach met the stringent global standards set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark. The certification is renewed annually after detailed inspections by national and international committees. Government initiative: Based on Kovalam’s success, the Tamil Nadu government aims to secure Blue Flag certification for 10 beaches across the State. Proposed beaches include Palavakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, and Uthandi in Chennai. Tamil Nadu- Saxony Business Conclave The Tamil Nadu-Saxony Business Conclave 2025 was held in Chennai on 11.11.25 on behalf of the South Indian Chamber of Commerce and the State Government of Saxony, Germany. The event was organized under the name 'Tamil Nadu-Saxony Business Conclave' The German Minister said that he plans to focus on the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors with the Tamil Nadu government. India is the 4th largest economy in the world. The conference was held with the aim of strengthening technology transfer and MSME partnerships and creating new business opportunities.
