Government of Tamil Nadu has constituted a FinTech Governing Council in a bid to become a global fintech hub.

Key Points

• FinTech Governing Council was set up under the chairmanship of Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu.
• Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu will act as the Vice Chairman of Governing Council.
• Managing Director and CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu, Pooja Kulkarni will be the convenor of Governing Councils.

Background

Announcement to set up this Council was made in the backdrop of launch of the fintech policy at Investment Conclave. Investment conclave is scheduled to be held in Coimbatore on November 23, 2021. It will be presided over by Chief Minister MK Stalin.