The present-day region of Chennai acted as important place for British settlement. It is known for Fort St. George which was built during 1640
In the year 1640 British East India Company opened trading post in Madrasapatnam, this region later emerged as Madras Presidency which covered Tamil as well as Telugu population
After our Independence, Andra state was created on linguistic lines in the year 1953, which increased the demand for many new state creations on linguistic basis. Later based on state reorganization act 1956 Madras state was created on linguistic basis and the state got its present name Tamil Nadu in 1969
Key Facts
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu occupies second place in GDP contribution
Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is the world's second largest mangrove forest in the world
Bharatanatyam is the Indian Classical dance form from Tamil Nadu
Mudumalai national park is situated in Nilgiris district
Major ports of the state are Chennai, Ennore and Tuticorin
Father of green revolution M S Swaminathan was from Tamil Nadu
One of the most urbanized states in India, nearly 49% population live in urban areas compared to national average of 31%
Major Concerns
Water scarcity
Fishermen issue
Some districts falls under red corridor region
High river pollution
Less environment consciousness among population in daily life
Measures can be taken
Encouraging the culture of water re-use, awareness on wise use of water in daily needs, promotion of water optimization technologies, construction of aqueducts and reservoirs and cost-effective desalination plants helps to solve water scarcity
GEMINI (Gagan enabled Mariner's instrument for Navigation and information) is the instrument developed by India to assist fishermen on Potential fishing zones, Weather forecast and disaster warnings. Promotion of this instrument in great scale helps to reduce fishermen issue in India
The following solutions can be taken to address the issues of red corridor region i) enhancement of monitoring systems in Naxalite areas, ii) development initiatives to win popular support and iii) improving road infrastructure & helipads in strategic areas helps to mobilize security personnels
Effective waste collection mechanisms in urban and rural areas and periodic monitoring and analysis by government officials on river cleaning projects and river rejuvenation projects helps to reduce river pollution
Quality is not an act, it is a habit - Aristotle
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