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Udhayanidhi Stalin

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Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, is involved in various initiatives to help citizens through government schemes and departmental activities. His efforts include:Welfare Assistance and Social SchemesNight Shelters: Inaugurated a new night shelter for homeless people, especially the gypsy community, near Marina Beach, providing food and welfare assistance to beneficiaries.Financial Aid: Distributed substantial welfare assistance, totaling hundreds of crores of rupees, to thousands of beneficiaries under various government schemes in different districts.Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Actively supports women’s SHGs by facilitating massive loan amounts (over ₹1.05 lakh crore in four years statewide) and providing market access for their products through initiatives like “Mathi Angadi” and food festivals.Education and Student Support:Highlighted the success of the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, which benefits over 22 lakh children daily.Promotes the “Pudhumai Penn” program, offering monthly financial aid to girl students for higher education.Launched skill and placement centers under the “Naan Mudhalvan” scheme, which has aided over 30 lakh students and helped 2 lakh find jobs.Distributed free bicycles to students and financial aid to an aspiring medical student.Sports Development:As the Sports Minister, he has distributed financial aid to sportspersons participating in international events through the Tamil Nadu Champions Trust and Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).Launched the Athlete Management System and emphasized the importance of physical education in schools.

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Uzhavar Sandhai (Farmers’ Market)

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The farmers’ market in Ambattur has been a recurring topic in the news. It reopened in June 2022 after a decade-long hiatus to provide a direct platform for farmers to sell produce. However, there have been ongoing concerns raised by residents and traders regarding the need for better basic facilities, such as proper shelters, clean flooring, water taps, and toilets.

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Tamil Nadu removed from state buses, triggers protest

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The Tamil Nadu Transport Department recently removed the words “Tamil Nadu” from signage on many government-operated buses, leaving only generic labels like “State Transport Corporation.” This change has sparked widespread protests across the state by political parties, labour unions and local groups who see the omission as an affront to state identity. Demonstrations have taken place in places such as Kancheepuram, Hosur, Salem and Thoothukudi, where protesters even affixed “Tamil Nadu” stickers back onto the buses. Organisers argue that other states’ buses continue to display their names prominently, so Tamil Nadu should too. Government officials say the practice was introduced without any intent to remove the state’s name and that the matter will be reviewed, but the controversy continues to fuel public debate and local protests.

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Sanitation staff absenteeism triggers probe

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Sanitation staff absenteeism in the Ambattur zone has raised serious concerns over public cleanliness and health. A large number of workers were found absent from duty, affecting regular garbage collection and street cleaning. Following complaints from residents, the Greater Chennai Corporation initiated a vigilance probe to identify the reasons behind the mass absence. Officials are verifying attendance records, deployment systems, and contractor accountability. Temporary measures were taken to ensure essential sanitation services continue without disruption. The probe aims to strengthen monitoring and prevent such lapses in the future.

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