Tamil Nadu’s Bold Vision—State Targets Zero Extreme Poverty by 2030!

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Tamil Nadu has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, as highlighted in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Vision Report. The State Planning Commission’s 634page document outlines key interventions across employment, housing, healthcare, education, and infrastructure to ensure inclusive growth.

Key Highlights:

Employment & Livelihoods: The state is expanding joboriented courses, vocational training, and women’s hostel facilities in 500 polytechnics to boost workforce participation.
Affordable Housing & Infrastructure: Tamil Nadu is scaling up housing projects, improving road networks, and ensuring universal access to drinking water and sanitation.
Education & Skill Development: Plans include introducing vocational education from Class 9, increasing colleges for women, and enhancing higher education accessibility.
Organic Farming & Sustainability: The report emphasizes seed sovereignty, soil conservation, and mixed farming approaches to strengthen rural livelihoods.
Government Commitment: CM MK Stalin praised the state’s SDG progress, stating that Tamil Nadu is outpacing Europe in key development indicators.

With strategic interventions and policydriven reforms, Tamil Nadu is on track to achieve its poverty eradication goal, setting a benchmark for sustainable development in India.

Sources: MSN, New Indian Express, Tamil Nadu SDG Reports.