Drug-free Tamil Nadu, youth, women in focus as 436 projects introduced in CM Vijay’s first cabinet meet
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has introduced 436 new projects in his first cabinet meeting, focusing on youth empowerment, women's welfare, and anti-drug initiatives. The government aims to eradicate drug circulation and has already closed hundreds of state-run liquor shops.
Why it matters
This marks the policy direction of a new administration in a major Indian state, signaling a shift toward social reform and public health.
The first cabinet meeting of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government led by chief minister C Joseph Vijay was held at the Secretariat on Friday, during which ways and means of implementing projects across departments were discussed.
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