Vijay chairs meeting of State Council for Development of SCs/STs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay chaired the first meeting of the State Council for the Development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for 2026-27. The council approved a development action plan and reviewed the allocation of over ₹6,000 crore to ensure funds reach intended beneficiaries.
Why it matters
This highlights government efforts to ensure financial accountability and welfare distribution for marginalized communities in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) chaired the first meeting of the Tamil Nadu State Council for the Development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) for 2026-27 at the Secretariat in Chennai. During the meeting, the Development Action Plan for the financial year was approved.
According to an official release, the State Council, formed under the Tamil Nadu Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 2024, was constituted to ensure funds earmarked for the development of SCs and STs are utilised exclusively for their welfare.
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