Department of Special Programme Implementation (Tamil Nadu)
{{Short description|Government department of Tamil Nadu state, India}}
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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tn.gov.in/department/41|title=Special Programme Implementation|publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu|access-date=1 December 2023}} The department serves as the monitoring body of the state government and monitors the progress of various schemes and programmes announced by the government.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/udhayanidhi-chairs-review-meeting-of-special-programme-implementation-department/article66274731.ece|title=Udhayanidhi chairs review meeting of special programme implementation department|date=17 December 2022|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 December 2023}} It is responsible for coordination with various departments and agencies to ensure timelines are met and intended beneficiaries are benefited.{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/special-programme-department-should-be-watchdog-to-ensure-schemes-reach-people-udhayanidhi-stalin-news-245906|title=Special Programme Department Should Be Watchdog To Ensure Schemes Reach People|date=17 December 2022|access-date=1 December 2023|work=Outlook}}{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/special-programme-dept-scheme-udhayanidhi-stalin-8330496/|title=Special Programme Department Should Be Watchdog To Ensure Schemes Reach People|date=18 December 2022|access-date=1 December 2023|newspaper=Indian Express}} The department also co-ordinates the e-governance initiatives and leads the skill development initiatives of the state government.{{cite report|url=https://cms.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/spi_e_pn_2023_24.PDF|title=Special Programme Implementation, Policy note 2023-24|publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu|access-date=1 December 2023}}
Sub-divisions
The following sub-departments, bodies and undertakings function under the purview of the department:{{cite press release|url=https://cms.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/go/spi_e_3_2022.pdf|title=Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme|publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu|access-date=1 December 2023|date=4 March 2022}}
- 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
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External links
- [http://www.tn.gov.in/department/41 Official website of the Tamil Nadu Special Programme Implementation Department]
- [http://www.tn.gov.in Official website of Government of Tamil Nadu]
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