T.N. government exploring possibility of offering internships for tourism students: Minister

The Tamil Nadu government is considering offering internships for students with stipend in the Tourism Department, said the Minister for Tourism, Tamil Nadu, S. Rajesh Kumar.

Launching the upgraded website of the Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation at the World Tourism Day celebrations in Coimbatore city on Sunday (September 27, 2026), the Minister said the Department is looking at involving the students more in its initiatives. The government plans to improve the facilities at Thirumoorthy Dam at ₹19 crore and will spend ₹2 crore to improve safety features at the tourist destinations.

The State has huge potential to become the top tourist destination in the country. It is currently the seventh largest in terms of tourists visiting it. The Department is embracing new digital tools to offer better experiences to its visitors, he said.