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.