Tamil Nadu - Other Investment Policies
Biotechnology Policy
Tamil Nadu has emerged as a front ranking State in attracting investments. The growth in knowledge-based industries in the State in recent years has been phenomenal. The export of software from the State which was only Rs.37 crores in 1995-96 has reached Rs.1,914 crores in 1999-2000. In order to consolidate these gains and carry the State forward in the path of economic development, the Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to focus on another knowledge-based industry, i.e. Biotechnology.
Policy note of Housing and Urban Development Department - 2017 - 2018
“Challenges set the standard for rise of talents” are the golden words of Hon'ble former Chief Minister Selvi J Jayalalithaa. Inspired by her words, the Housing and Urban Development Department being the apex policy making body in the field of housing and urban development, formulates and implements various Housing Schemes and Policies for Urban Development keeping in view the changing socioeconomic scenario of urban areas and growing requirement of affordable housing and related infrastructure besides promoting harmonious and sustainable urbanisation.
Fly ash Utilisation Policy
The building industry in Chennai Bangalore and other cities in Southern India is witnessing a major boost owing to the influx of many multinational companies into this part of the county. The cement industry itself had seen a 14% growth last year. To meet the demand for construction activities in and around Chennai, numerous small brick making units have sprouted. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, is presently taking stern action against those units who are eroding the precious top soil. to avoid dumping of Fly ash into ash ponds and also to use Fly ash fruitfully in the building industry and thus make available a large quantity of Fly ash bricks and limit the growth of the top soil-denuding conventional brick manufacturing process, a new policy to promote large scale utilisation of Fly ash in building material industry has to be evolved. the Fly ash Brick Manufactures Associations and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation have appealed to the Government to issue a new Fly ash policy.
Policy Note of Home - Prohibition and Excise Department - 2017-18
The Policy of the Government is to achieve total prohibition in a phased manner. As a first step towards achieving total prohibition, this Government has ordered to reduce the working hours of TASMAC retail vending liquor shops and the bars attached thereto and to reduce the number of liquor shops. Accordingly, from 24.05.2016 onwards, the TASMAC retail vending liquor shops and the bars attached thereto are working from 12 noon to 10 p.m as against 10 a.m to 10 p.m. Also, 500 TASMAC retail vending liquor shops have been closed with effect from 19.06.2016. Further, 500 more retail vending liquor shops have been closed with effect from 24.02.2017.
Policy Note of Information Technology Department - 2017-2018
Information Technology is today driving economies and businesses worldwide. Due to the revolution in Information Technology and Communications & Electronics and the fast pace at which changes are happening, the sector has become crucial for all countries which wish to grow and prosper rapidly.
Policy note of Agriculture Department- 2017-2018
Agriculture is the prime driving force for food security, rural economy and sustainable socioeconomic development of farmers. Agriculture, as a productive sector provides a pathway out of poverty and has an important macro-economic role upon which diverse economies are built. A faster growing agriculture sector alone can increase the agricultural production, raise the per-capita income of the rural community, generate consumer demand driven commodity surplus to promote various agro-processing industries, create avenues for localized employment, slowing down migration towards urban areas, create domestic demand for industrial goods and services and increase exports.
Policy Note of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Dept. - 2017-2018
Micro Small & Medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the growth engines for the economic development of a nation. The significance of MSMEs is attributable to their potential for employment generation, low capital and technology requirement, promotion of industrial development in rural areas, use of traditional, inherited skill, use of local resources, mobilization of resources and exportability of products. Thus MSMEs assume a pivotal role thereby contributing to an equitable distribution of national income, economic diversification and social stability. The entrepreneurial spirit and innovative nature of these enterprises have been crucial in driving competitiveness in the economy.
Policy Note of School Education Department - 2017-2018
A conscious search for the word ‘Education' in literary, cultural, philosophical and historic perspective in Tamil Nadu will instantly throw up a galaxy of references in a multitude of works by eminent poets and laureates. In this context, the evolution of education in Tamil Nadu from ancient times is worthy of a mention. The importance accorded to the pivotal role played by education by the Tamil society over the ages, can never be over-emphasized. The ancient literature and classic works in Tamil literature are replete with references on education and archaeological evidence also adds credence to this.
Policy Note of Tourism Department - 2017-2018
Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. The Technological advancements has changed the lifestyle of modern society. Busy schedules and competition for quality life have made travel imperative for relaxation and rejuvenation. Travel has contributed immensely for the enrichment of humanity and caused cultural exchange between different civilizations. Dissemination of ideas, crops, technology, cuisines, etc., has resulted due to travel of our ancestors in an urge to explore unknown places. Even today, the best practices are learnt by virtue of tourism, which has thus changed the lifestyle.
