DigiArivu – Empowering Students Through Tech Initiative
- The initiative was launched in Chennai on 19.11.2025 by the Tamil Nadu School Education Minister.
- Partners: Samsung (the electronics giant) in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI).
- Goal: To strengthen digital learning and STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in select government schools in Tamil Nadu.
- Coverage: The initiative will upgrade infrastructure in 10 government schools in Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts.
- Beneficiaries: Over 3,000 students are expected to benefit from the programme.
World Tamil Research Institute
- Started due to the efforts of former Chief Minister Perarignar Anna Tamilaringar, Thaninayagam Adigal and others.
- The establishment was officially announced by then Chief Minister Perarignar Anna at the Second World Tamil Conference held in Chennai in 1968.
- The aim was to create a high-level research centre for Tamil that would be in good condition, similar to the French Language Arts Institute in France.
- Headquarters: Located in Taramani, Chennai.
- Current Chairman: R. Balakrishnan, I.A.S. (Retd.)
- Focus areas: Conducting advanced Tamil research, supporting researchers, and promoting Tamil studies across literature, culture, science, medicine, and global Tamil research.
