Website for environmental volunteering
▪ A new website set to be launched by the Tamil Nadu government.
▪ The initiative aims to engage people in activities such as habitat conservation, beach clean-up and waste management.
▪ Initially, the scheme will be launched on the pilot basis.
International Airport at Hosur
▪ Chief Minister M.K Stalin made an announcement that an international airport will be constructed in Hosur.
▪ It will be spread over an area of 2,000 acres.
Note
▪ The announcement was made under Rule 110 of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
WE-SAFE
▪ Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin unveiled Tamil Nadu Women Employment and Safety Programme (WE-SAFE)
▪ It would be implemented in the next five years (2024-29) at a cost of ₹1,185 crore.
▪ It would be implemented with the assistance from World Bank.
▪ Objective – To increase the participation of the women labour force in non-farm and emerging sectors, to achieve a trillion-dollar economy by 2030.
▪ It will be implemented in eight districts initially.
Tamil Nadu Skills–Finishing Schools initiative
▪ Tamil Nadu government announced the launch of Tamil Nadu Skills–Finishing Schools initiative.
▪ It will be launched at the cost of ₹100-crore
▪ It will serve as a continuation of the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.
▪ Aim – To improve the skills of graduates seeking employment.
▪ The government also announced extension of the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme to para medical
courses.
About Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
▪ Launch – March 2022.
▪ Aim – To equip about 10 lakh youth across the State annually with skills.
