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Tamil Nadu announces the Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme under which approximately 328,000 college-going boys will receive $11.9 every month from the government
Posted on August 14, 2024Tamil Nadu announces the Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme under which approximately 328,000 college-going boys will receive $11.9 every month from the government. The government has earmarked $42.8 million for the scheme.
Tamil Nadu notifies the Indian Stamp (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2023
Posted on May 15, 2024Tamil Nadu notifies the Indian Stamp (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2023, increasing the rate of stamp duty for more than 20 types of legal agreements. The hike is aimed at cutting the expenses incurred for printing stamp papers of lower denominations.
Tamil Nadu approves the Tamil Nadu State New Policy for Women 2021
Posted on January 31, 2024Tamil Nadu approves the Tamil Nadu State New Policy for Women 2021. The policy is aimed at the holistic development of women, by empowering them through education, economic independence and power sharing.
Tamil Nadu announces a $120 million relief package for the flood-affected districts
Posted on January 3, 2024Tamil Nadu announces a $120 million relief package for the flood-affected districts in the state. The relief includes houses and loans to MSMEs and self-help groups. The government will also repair and completely rebuild the houses damaged due to torrential rain and floods in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts.
Tamil Nadu and the World Bank approve the Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Program
Posted on December 27, 2023Tamil Nadu and the World Bank approve the Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Program program with an overlay of $300 million to provide around 2 million people with better access to water and sewerage services in cities. The plan will help 21 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to update their delivery systems and provide quality and efficient water supply and sewerage services to consumers.
Tamil Nadu announces a relief amount of $72 each, to all families affected by Cyclone Michaung
Posted on December 13, 2023Tamil Nadu announces a relief amount of $72 each, to all families affected by Cyclone Michaung. The relief amount will be distributed through fair price shops in all affected areas. The solatium for the deceased has also been increased from $4,793 to $5,992.
Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Digital Transformation Strategy (DiTN), aiming to enhance administrative efficiency, improving digital governance and government services, and guide government departments for digital transformation.
Posted on November 8, 2023Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Digital Transformation Strategy (DiTN)
Posted on November 8, 2023Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Digital Transformation Strategy (DiTN), aiming to enhance administrative efficiency, improving digital governance and government services, and guide government departments for digital transformation.
Tamil Nadu announces a crop insurance compensation of $67.37 million
Posted on September 28, 2023Tamil Nadu announces a crop insurance compensation of $67.37 million for farmers in the state who suffered losses during the samba cultivation season in 2022-23 due to a rainfall deficit in the Northeast Monsoon. The insurance is expected to benefit 600,000 farmers.
Tamil Nadu launches the “Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam”
Posted on September 20, 2023Tamil Nadu launches the “Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam” scheme that aims to provides $12.03 monthly in financial assistance to 10.6 million women in the state.