#Press Release
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Text of the D.O. Letter of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru.C.Joseph Vijay addressed to Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Thiru.Narendra Modi regarding the implementation of VB-GRAMG Scheme
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, has written to the Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi, outlining concerns and proposing modifications to the implementation of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-GRAMG] Scheme, including financial burden, operational issues, and the scheme's name.
Review Meeting on Food Supply for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Schemes
A joint review meeting was held today (25.06.2026) at the Secretariat, co-chaired by the Ministers for Food and Civil Supplies and Social Welfare, to discuss the implementation and improvement of food supply schemes by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation to the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. Key discussions included improving food quality, ensuring timely delivery, and resolving outstanding payments of Rs. 500 crore.
Minister R. Vinoth Urges Farmers to Avail Crop Insurance for Kuruvai Paddy and Other Crops by July 31st
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth has urged farmers to insure their Kuruvai paddy and other notified crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by July 31, 2026, to protect against losses due to natural calamities and potential El Nino impacts.
Extension of Application Deadline for State Awards for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities
The application deadline for state awards recognizing excellent service for the welfare of persons with disabilities, to be presented by the Hon'ble Chief Minister on Independence Day 2026, has been extended to June 30, 2026.
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay Extends Gratitude for Birthday Wishes
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay expressed his gratitude to all who extended birthday wishes on his 52nd birthday, conveyed in person, via phone, and through social media platforms.
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin's message on Anti-Child Labour Day
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin has appealed for awareness against child labour and to provide children with education and a happy life, in line with the observance of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12th.
Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay.
The Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority held a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay to review preparedness for the Southwest Monsoon and to issue instructions to all departments and district administrations for disaster management.
Uniform Reopening Date for Schools in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced a uniform reopening date of June 4, 2026, for all classes (I to XII) in all schools across the state, revising the earlier staggered dates due to requests from stakeholders and prevailing weather conditions.
Press Release: Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's social media post welcoming the judgment against the sexual assault and murder of a 12th-grade student in Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi district.
Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay welcomed the double death penalty verdict delivered by the Thoothukudi District Pocso Court for the accused in the sexual assault and murder case of a 12th-grade student in Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi district.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tributes to the statue of Dravida Peroli Pandithar Ayothidass on the occasion of his 181st birth anniversary.
On the occasion of the 181st birth anniversary of Pandithar Ayothidass, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tributes to his statue located on the Gandhi Mandapam complex in Guindy, Chennai.
Condolence and financial assistance announced by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, to the family of the deceased and the injured in an accident that occurred on 18.05.2026 at a private restaurant near Santhapillai Gate, Pudupattinam village, Thanjavur taluk, Thanjavur district, while repairing an air conditioner.
In Thanjavur district, one person died and five were injured in an accident while repairing an AC at a private restaurant. Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announced financial assistance of ₹3 lakh to the deceased's family, ₹1 lakh each to the four seriously injured, and ₹50,000 to one person with minor injuries.
Felicitation to Honorable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on Assuming Office
Many prominent national and international leaders, including the Indian Prime Minister and various Chief Ministers, extended their greetings to Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay on his assumption of office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.