February 2020

TAMILNADU TN to strengthen 36 dams at Rs 610 crore, work to start in April The state government will repair and reinforce 36 dams in the second phase of the Centre’s dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) at an estimated cost of Rs 610 crore. Tamil Nadu government has given its nod to constitute an … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu government to carry out census on marine fishermen The Tamil Nadu government will start the decennial census on the fishermen community in March. It will also undertake a first of its kind study on the socio-economic status of marine fisherfolk in the state. The census will go on for six months. Alongside, a study … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu government allots Rs 38 crore to form eco clubs in 37,000 schools   State school education department has sanctioned Rs 38 crore for constituting ‘Eco and Youth’ clubs in 37,000 government schools. This includes 327 schools in Chennai. These clubs are aimed at creating awareness on various social and environmental issues, including … Read more

TAMILNADU Tamil Nadu footwear industry may get a leg-up as Taiwan firm plans $100 million investment   A leading footwear manufacturer of Taiwan may soon invest $50 million to $100 million in Tamil Nadu for setting up a production facility with a potential to generate 50,000 jobs. Feng Tay Group, another Taiwanese major, has already established a … Read more