Drug-free Tamil Nadu, youth, women in focus as 436 projects introduced in CM Vijay’s first cabinet meet

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched his administration's agenda in its first cabinet meeting, introducing a comprehensive package of 436 new projects across various government departments. The meeting, held Friday at the Secretariat, focused on strategic implementation and setting clear targets for each ministry.

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The very first cabinet meeting under the leadership of the chief minister C Joseph Vijay was held today. In this meeting, the chief minister has introduced around 436 projects across departments.

Minister for Energy Resources and Law, CTR Nirmal Kumar, detailed the key priorities discussed, which include significant initiatives for youth empowerment, enhancing women's welfare, supporting the development of the fishing community, and achieving the goal of a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Kumar stated that the Chief Minister has assigned specific targets for each department to ensure focused execution.

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The chief minister has clearly defined specific targets for each department and assigned a total of 436 projects across the government.

In line with the commitment to a drug-free state, the government has already shut down 717 state-run liquor shops. Kumar highlighted the rampant drug circulation over the past five years, mentioning substances like ganja and methamphetamine. Strict orders have been issued to the police to eradicate this menace. Furthermore, shops selling gutkha have been sealed, with over 24 such establishments in Madurai alone shut down within a week. The Goondas Act is also being invoked against individuals involved in the sale of synthetic drugs.

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(From now on) The respective ministers will sit down with their department officials, hold consultations and draw up detailed action plan. Once those blueprints are ready, they will determine for implementation and what needs to be done to execute the projects quickly.