Tamil Nadu, the second-largest economy in India, boasts a significant contribution to the country’s economy, accounting for approximately 9.6% of its GDP. Its march towards a trillion-dollar economy by 20🧔30 is based on inꦚvestment-led growth, focusing on agriculture, credit, infrastructure, and skill development.
Gender Justice has been an integral part of the Social Justice quest of the Tamil Nadu govern🌌ment. This lofty dream is realised through series of affirmative actions implemented over the last five decades.
J Jayaranjan, Vice Chairman, State Planning Commission, delves into the transformative journey of Tamil Nadu over the past century in this insightful interview. He also sp🐟eaks about the pivot𓆉al role played by education and economic reforms in reshaping the state’s landscape. Through a historical lens, the economist sheds light on the policies and initiatives that have contributed to Tamil Nadu’s remarkable growth, positioning it as a frontrunner in social and economic progress in the country.
The free breakfast scheme launched in Tamil Nadu for school children is not a🌊 freebie but a duty of a state that is committed to the welfare of its citizen🏅s.
Opening colleges in remote corners has paid off for Tamil Nadu as it has a gross enrolment ratio (GER) of 51.3% in higher education, almost double⭕ the national average. In fact, the state’s GER exceeds the National Education Policy’s target of 50% to be achieved in the year 2030.
Tamil Nadu has recognised the stellar role Star🍨tups play in solving crucial problems with original and unique models. Further, they are a pro෴ven source of fuel for innovation, job creation and ultimately the economy.
Cultural inheritances in Tamil Nadu are nurtured and cultivated by creating institutions for learning and practice of different forms of arts𓆏 and crafts.
Histo🌠rically, Tamils have ventured abroad for trade, expeditions and also to settle abroad. A large number of Tamils migrate to foreign countries for economic reasons, globalization and in search of employment. The State has created a Commissionerate to ensure the welfare of all Non-Resident Tamils.
Tamil Nadu has an edu𓆏cation policy that is in line with the historical legacy, the present situation and future aspirations of the State. Its efficacy flows from its commitment to improve access, equity, and quality of education. It has a method to address issues related to on-field implementation of policy, understanding learning outcomes and employment-ready skills.
Suresh Samband🍃am, Convenor of Dream Tamil Nadu—a policy think-tank that advocates Trillion Dollar GSDP growth and other growth strategies for orbit shifting Tamil Nadu
Gender Justice has been an integral part of t🐼he Social Justice quest of the Tamil Nadu government. This lofty dream is realised through series of affirmative actions implemented ovꦫer the last five decades.
J Jayaranjan, Vice Chairman, State Planning Commission, delves into the transformative journey of Tamil Nadu over the past century in this insightful interview. He also speaks 🐼about the pivotal role played by education and economic reforms in reshaping the state’s landscape. Through a historical lens, the economist sheds light on the policies and initiatives that have c𓂃ontributed to Tamil Nadu’s remarkable growth, positioning it as a frontrunner in social and economic progress in the country.
The free b🌌reakfast scheme launched in Tamil Nadu for school children is not a freebie but a duty of a state that is committed to the welfare of its citizens.
Opening colleges in remote corner🧜s has paid off for Tamil Nadu as it has a▨ gross enrolment ratio (GER) of 51.3% in higher education, almost double the national average. In fact, the state’s GER exceeds the National Education Policy’s target of 50% to be achieved in the year 2030.
Tamil Nadu has recognised the stellar role Startups play in solving🌼 crucial problems with original and unique models. Further, they are a proven source of fuel for innovation, job creation and ultimately the economy.
Cultural inheritances in Tamil Nadu are nurtured and cultivated⭕ by creating institutions for learning and practice of different forms of arts and crafts.
Historically, Tamils have ventured abroad for trade, expeditions a𒆙nd also to settle abroad. A large number of Tamils migrate to foreign countries for econoꦜmic reasons, globalization and in search of employment. The State has created a Commissionerate to ensure the welfare of all Non-Resident Tamils.
Tamil Nadu has an education policy that is in line with the historical legacy, the present situation and future aspirations of the 🌸State. Its efficacy flows from its commitment to improve access, equity, and quality of education. It has a method to address issues related to on-field implementation of policy, understanding learning outcomes and employment-ready skills.
Suresh Sambandam, Conv♋enor of Dream Tamil Nadu—a policy think-tank that advocates Trillion Dollar GSDP growth and other growth strategies for orbit shifting Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s transformation as a model knowledge society flows from its continuous investment in the library movement. The state boasts of 4661 libraries under the Directorate of Public Libraries alone along with numerous specialised li💯braries across the state.
The unique model of Tamil Nadu is the result of an inclusive, three-tiered structu🎀re: effective interventions, promoting social cohesion and establishing institutional 𝐆mechanism to confront the divisive forces.
Dr Ezhila♈n Naganathan M.B.B.S., M.D. Member of State Planning Commission Member Tamil Nadu 🀅State Legislature
Befo🐼re his induction to the state cabinet as Minister for Industries in 2023, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa was a member of the State Planning Commission. He has been rep🍰resenting Mannarkudi Assembly constituency continuously since his electoral debut in 2011. He won comfortably from the same seat in 2016 and 2021. Dr. Rajaa who has a doctorate in Counselling Psychology is committed to making Tamil Nadu the manufacturing hub of India. Excerpts from an exclusive interview with A S Panneerselvan
The Tamil Nadu government is the first and only State government to ꦗundertake such translation initiatives with the goal of spreading literature beyond linguistic barriers.
