Department of Special Programme Implementation (Tamil Nadu)

Department of Special Programme Implementation (Tamil Nadu)
Agency overview
JurisdictionTamil Nadu
HeadquartersChennai
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Darez Ahamed, IAS, Secretary, Special Programme Implementation
Parent agencyGovernment of Tamil Nadu
WebsiteSpecial Programme Implementation Department

The Department of Special Programme Implementation is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu. The department is responsible for monitoring and implementation of government programmes and skill development.

Objective and functions

The department is responsible for working with other departments to ensure the implementation of various programmes and schemes of the state government.[1] The department serves as the monitoring body of the state government and monitors the progress of various schemes and programmes announced by the government.[2][3] It is responsible for coordination with various departments and agencies to ensure timelines are met and intended beneficiaries are benefited.[4][5] The department also co-ordinates the e-governance initiatives and leads the skill development initiatives of the state government.[2]

Sub-divisions

The following sub-departments, bodies and undertakings function under the purview of the department:[2][6]

  • Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC)
  • Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)
  • Tamil Nadu Apex Skill Development Centre (TNASDC)
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme (TNCMFP)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Special Programme Implementation". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Special Programme Implementation, Policy note 2023-24 (PDF) (Report). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Udhayanidhi chairs review meeting of special programme implementation department". The Hindu. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Special Programme Department Should Be Watchdog To Ensure Schemes Reach People". Outlook. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Special Programme Department Should Be Watchdog To Ensure Schemes Reach People". Indian Express. 18 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme" (PDF) (Press release). Government of Tamil Nadu. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.