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The Hindu
2 hours ago
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation inks MoU with Google Play to train students as game developers
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation and Google Play and Unity to train computer science students under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' programme. The MoU for 'Google Play and Unity Game Developer Training Programme' was signed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin at the Secretariat in Chennai. Under the MoU, final-year students would be trained as game developers, artists, and programmers, an official release said. A total of 250 students from the State would undergo the training, the release said. Kunal Soni, Director, Google Play APAC Scaled Partner Management & Ecosystem Partnerships, and Aditi Chaturvedi, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Platforms & Devices, India, Google, were present. At another event, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the Nehru Park at Kilpauk in Chennai and reviewed the work on establishing a para-badminton court at a cost of ₹2.38 crore. Infrastructure for para-sports is being established in five other districts at a cost of ₹1 crore each, an official release said.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Thanjavur officials convince family, help Class 12 girl join college under Naan Mudhalvan scheme
A Class 12 student from a fishing community, who chose to support her family, was persuaded to join college at a special grievance redress and guidance session held under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme in Thanjavur on Wednesday. The meeting, part of the initiative's fourth phase, was chaired by District Collector P. Priyanka Pankajam at the Collectorate. The programme, which began on June 9, is aimed at supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education and career opportunities. During the session, K. Lavanya, a student of Adirampattinam Government Girls Higher Secondary School, became the focus of attention. Despite scoring 415 marks in the Class 12 board examinations, she was asked to take up work to support her family's income. Her school teacher Jepar Kavi, along with Chief Educational Officer Madhavan and school mentors, intervened in the matter. They met the family members and persuaded them to support Lavanya's educational aspirations. Within a brief time, Lavanya was admitted to course at an Arts and Science College, close to her residence.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu launches online coaching for UPSC Mains examination
CHENNAI: In the wake of rising demand from aspirants preparing for the UPSC Mains examinations to join the state government-run All India Civil Services Coaching Centre (AICSCC), the institute has introduced online coaching this year and enrolled 75 students. Earlier, the institute offered online coaching for prelims examination alone. This apart, AICSCC has also pushed the intake for the full-time residential coaching from 220 candidates to 296. Of the 710 UPSC aspirants from the state who cleared the prelims this year, 496 applied for admissions in AICSCC and 371 have enrolled in the institute. To accommodate as many candidates as possible, the institute arranged for additional accommodation nearby and launched the coaching in online mode. The move is part of the state government's efforts to improve Tamil Nadu's representation in the civil services, which dropped to just 27 in 2021, under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, said officials. In 2024, 57 candidates from TN were selected for the civil services, the highest in the last five years, with 35 of them trained at AICSCC. In comparison, the institute had only seven successful candidates in 2021. Historically, AICSCC has had a strong record, contributing 73 of the 100 selected candidates in 2014, its best performance in the last decade. According to officials, the number of applications for mains classes itself is an indication of the institute regaining its influence in helping aspirants prepare for the exam.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Job camp held at Thiruverumbur
Trichy: An employment camp was held at the Mukkulathor higher secondary school in Thiruverumbur on Sunday. State education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi handed over job offer letters to several successful candidates at the camp, organized by the Anbil Foundation. He emphasized the importance of self-belief and hard work in his address. "Ever since 2016, we have been conducting various initiatives such as medical and employment camps through the Anbil Foundation. Our goal is not just personal growth but also to contribute to the development of our society," he said. The minister said the Naan Mudhalvan scheme has trained nearly 30 lakh youth in the state so far and helped over 2.5 lakh of them to secure employment.
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
77 lakh people made DMK members through Oraniyil Tamil Nadu initiative
CHENNAI: The DMK has enrolled over 77 lakh members across the state so far through the Oraniyil Tamil Nadu initiative. DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin launched this initiative on July 1 with a target of enrolling two crore members. A release said the DMK president has advised party functionaries and cadre to work harder and sincerely since public support for the state government continues to grow. Stalin also underscored the importance of explaining key welfare schemes like the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pudhumai Penn, Vidiyal Payanam, breakfast scheme and Naan Mudhalvan, especially to women, students and farmers. The Udanpirappe Vaa initiative to meet party functionaries from all parts of the state has so far been held over 12 days. During this drive, the CM interacted with over 1,000 party administrators from branch, union, city, and area levels. Meanwhile, the Information Department released a jingle on social media introducing the Ungaludan Stalin scheme to be launched by the CM in Chidambaram on July 15.
