Context: Corporates, industrial bodies and chambers of commerce are pitching in to play a crucial role in the Tamil Nadu government’s ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme aimed at equipping college students with industry-relevant skills.

About the scheme

• An ambitious skill Development Scheme called Tamil Nadu Naan Mudhalvan Scheme was launched recently.

• Through this scheme, the government is going to equip 10 lakh youth across the state annually with skills that will help them to realize their talents for the benefit of the country.

• Through this scheme, academic guidance will be provided to talented students in government-run and State educational institutions.

• Through this scheme, spoken English lessons will be provided to the students so that they can face the interview panel successfully.

• The Naan Mudhalvan Skill Development Portal was also launched.

• The portal includes courses in: blockchain, banking services, language upgrades, competitive assessments, IT skills, Programming.

The portal includes:

• psychometric tests,

• free skills training, and

• low-cost skills upgrading modules on new technologies.

• The new platform helps students study robotics, machine learning, and Internet of Things.