PEN Official Statement

நெசவாளர் ஓய்வூதிய உயர்வு, நவீன தறிகள், பயிற்சிகள் மற்றும் பிரத்யேக ஜவுளிப் பூங்காக்கள் மூலம் நெசவுத் தொழிலையும் தொழிலாளர் வாழ்வையும் ஒருசேர செழிக்கச் செய்யும் மகத்தான நலத்திட்டங்கள். #DMKManifesto2026

கிராமப்புற விளையாட்டுக் குழுக்கள் முதல் உலகத்தரத் தடகள ஓடுதளங்கள் வரை, தமிழகத்தைப் பன்னாட்டு விளையாட்டு சுற்றுலா மையமாக மாற்றி, அடுத்த தலைமுறை சாம்பியன்களை உருவாக்கும் தொலைநோக்குத் திட்டங்கள். #DMKManifesto2026

தொழிலாளர் வர்க்கத்தின் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை அடுத்த நிலைக்கு உயர்த்தும் தொலைநோக்குத் திட்டங்கள்! #DMKManifesto2026

நவீன தொழில்நுட்பம், நேரடி சந்தை வாய்ப்புகள் மூலம் உணவு உற்பத்தி மற்றும், விவசாயிகளின் வருமானத்தை அதிகரித்து உழவர் நலனையும் நிலையான வளமான எதிர்காலத்தையும் உறுதி செய்யும் தொலைநோக்குத் திட்டங்கள். #DMKManifesto2026

வீட்டுப் பொறுப்பில் தொடங்கி உலகை ஆளும் நிர்வாகம் வரை, பெண்களின் அதிகாரத்தை அடுத்த கட்டத்திற்கு உயர்த்த வரும் புதிய திட்டங்கள்! #DMKManifesto2026

Tamil Nadu Government’s hubs empower students, workers, and women with safe spaces to learn, work, and rest. From study centers to gig pods and hostels, enjoy comfort, connectivity, and opportunity anytime.

Tamil Nadu government's TIDCO is set to invest in Chennai startups, backing Raptee Energy, Agnikul Cosmos, and iVP Semiconductor. This marks a major push to position the state as a hub for deep-tech and manufacturing innovation.

A milestone for Tamil Nadu’s economy! With 11.2% GSDP growth in 2024-25, the Tamil Nadu Government continues to strengthen a robust, inclusive, and growth-oriented economic model

Tamil Nadu takes a giant leap toward becoming the “Detroit of India” as Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin inaugurates the Rs.9,000 crore "Tata Motors - Jaguar Land Rover" plant in Ranipet. With a future-ready vision, the facility will produce up to 2.5 lakh vehicles annually and create over 5,000 jobs, strengthening the state’s global auto manufacturing footprint.

By honouring women and supporting them in their professional success through the implementation of strategic initiatives, Tamil Nadu is ahead of many other states in the nation. #DravidainModel #TamilNadu #WelfareGovernance #EconomicGrowth #SocialJustice #WomenEmpowerment

The Government of Tamil Nadu, under the leadership of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, has launched the “En Kanavu, En Ethirkaalam” portal to empower the youth of Tamil Nadu to share their dreams and aspirations. Building on the “Unga Kanava Sollunga” campaign, this statewide initiative invites direct public participation to help shape future youth welfare schemes and create a brighter tomorrow for the state’s young generation.

Bringing governance to every doorstep, the “Ungaludan Stalin” scheme has delivered 38.4 lakh services across 10,000 camps in Tamil Nadu. With benefits settled swiftly and 75% applications approved, the initiative ensures timely access to welfare, pensions, and essential government services for lakhs of citizens.

The Tamil Nadu Government approved over 1.80 lakh Social Security Pension applications through Ungaludan Stalin camps and e-Sevai centres, supporting senior citizens, differently abled persons, widows, and other eligible beneficiaries. With this, the total beneficiaries increased to 35.43 lakh, backed by an annual allocation of Rs.5,295 crore.

A major boost to paediatric healthcare as the Tamil Nadu government lays the foundation stone for a world-class super-speciality children’s hospital in Guindy. Built at a cost of Rs.417.07 crore, the facility aims to deliver advanced, child-centric care at global standards.

Congratulations to the PEN YRF Fellows! So many applications—picking only 5 was no easy call. We were blown away by the passion, ideas, and commitment you brought to the table. So excited to walk this journey with such an inspiring group of young researchers working towards policy-driven change. Here’s to learning, impact, and meaningful conversations ahead! #YRF2025 #PENYoungResearchFellowship #Research #Fellowship #PGFinalYear #SocialScienceStudents #Policy #Governance #ResearchSupport #TamilNaduStudents

Tamil Nadu Government’s free HPV vaccine for girls under 14 is a major step toward protecting young lives from cervical cancer. By removing cost barriers and improving awareness, the initiative helps families choose prevention early and save lives.

Fulfilling a long-standing demand, the Tamil Nadu Government has announced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), ensuring a secure and dignified retirement for government employees. With assured pension, periodic DA revisions, family pension, and enhanced benefits, Tamil Nadu once again sets a benchmark in employee welfare.

Tamil Nadu launches “Namma Arasu” WhatsApp Chatbot, bringing 51 government services from 16 departments directly to citizens’ mobiles. Inaugurated at Umagine 2026, the AI-powered platform enables seamless access, real-time integration, and secure payments advancing citizen-friendly digital governance.

PEN Research Forum is proud to empower scholars with complete, hands-on training that starts from scratch. Covering essential research fundamentals and the importance of being a socially responsible researcher, the workshop effectively bridged gaps for social science scholars without a statistics background, enabling them to engage with data confidently. #PENResearchForum #SocialSciences #SPSS