Tamil Nadu Cabinet approves social justice survey for 2025

The Tamil Nadu cabinet has given the green light to a social justice survey that will be conducted across the state in the coming year, a significant step toward understanding the socio-economic landscape of the southern state. According to Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar, the commission responsible for overseeing the survey is likely to be formally constituted by March 2027, contingent upon the completion of the ongoing Union Census. The survey aims to provide comprehensive data on social conditions and disparities across Tamil Nadu, which can inform policy decisions and targeted interventions. By aligning the commission's establishment with the conclusion of the national census process, the state government seeks to leverage synergies between the two major data collection exercises and avoid duplication of efforts. The social justice survey is expected to serve as a crucial tool for policymakers in addressing regional inequalities and designing welfare schemes tailored to the needs of various demographic groups across the state.