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Magalir Padukaappu Thittam (Singa Pen)
மகளிர் பாதுகாப்பு திட்டம் (சிங்க பேனா)
Personal safety device (Singa Pen) for women · Enhanced night patrolling · Fast-track courts for women's cases · Safe City infrastructure
Started 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All women in Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- No application needed. Singa Pen devices distributed through women welfare centres; police reforms and court upgrades apply automatically.
- How to apply
- For emergency: Dial 100. Women Helpline: 181. Collect Singa Pen device at nearest women welfare centre or police station. Report complaints through tn.gov.in portal.
- Order
- Home Dept Circular 2026 · Magalir Padukaappu Thittam (Singa Pen) launched
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Parandur Airport — Cancelled; Alternative Site Search
பரந்தூர் விமான நிலையம் — ரத்து
Cancellation of ₹27,400-crore greenfield airport project that would have displaced 1,000+ families and acquired large tracts of agricultural land. Alternative site to be identified causing minimal impact.
Cancelled Aug 24, 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Farmers and residents of Ekanapuram and 12 surrounding villages in Kancheepuram district
- Eligibility
- N/A — policy decision
- How to apply
- N/A
- Budget
- ₹27,400 crore project cancelled
- Order
- Assembly announcement Aug 24, 2026
🪪Live
Digital Driving Licence & RC
டிஜிட்டல் ஓட்டுநர் உரிமம்
Driving licences and vehicle registration certificates issued digitally with QR verification. Physical card and its ₹250 fee eliminated; same-day DL issue.
September 15, 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All new and renewing licence and RC holders in Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- Any applicant for a driving licence or vehicle registration in Tamil Nadu.
- How to apply
- Apply through the regular RTO / Parivahan process — the licence is issued digitally.
- Order
- Transport Dept · Launched on Anna's birth anniversary
🏪Live
TASMAC 717 Shops Closure
டாஸ்மாக் கடைகள் மூடல் திட்டம்
Closure of 717 TASMAC shops within 500m of schools, places of worship and bus terminals
12 May 2026 · Implementing
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Students, families and communities near educational institutions and religious sites
- Eligibility
- Not an application scheme. Government action — automatic closure.
- How to apply
- Report any TASMAC shop violating the 500m rule to your local Collector or call CM Helpline 1100. Violations tracked publicly.
- Order
- G.O. Ms. No. 146, Prohibition Dept, 12 May 2026 · 2-week implementation timeline
💍Live
Thaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam (Gold Ring Scheme)
தாய்மாமன் தங்க மோதிர திட்டம்
A 1-gram, 22-carat (916-hallmark) gold ring for every baby born in a Tamil Nadu government hospital or primary health centre, handed over when the baby goes home. Each ring carries a unique serial number and comes in tamper-proof packaging. Launched on 28 September 2026 at Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, where the CM placed the first ring on baby Muthu Yazhini; ministers and MLAs launched it the same day in 107 government hospitals, covering about 1.28 lakh children in the first phase. Babies born since 22 June 2026 are eligible. Budget ₹755.83 crore; about 4.42 lakh rings ordered (Joyalukkas 70%, Kalyan 30%). Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies follow after the 6 October by-elections.
Launched 28 Sep 2026 · Madurai · 107 hospitals
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All newborns in Tamil Nadu government hospitals from June 22, 2026 onwards
- How to apply
- Automatic — gold ring given at the hospital at time of birth. No separate application needed.
- Order
- GO issued June 24, 2026 · Health & Family Welfare Department
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Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme (Classes 1–8)
பெருந்தலைவர் காமராஜர் காலை உணவுத் திட்டம்
Free hot breakfast every school morning, now extended from Classes 1–5 to Classes 6–8. Menu includes upma, kichadi and pongal, with millets twice a week. Prepared and served by Self-Help Group members. CM Vijay launched the expansion on Sep 22 at Tiruvanmiyur and personally served students.
Classes 6–8 added 22 Sep 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- 15.30 lakh additional students (Classes 6–8) · 34.64 lakh total · 15,910 govt and aided schools
- Eligibility
- All students of Classes 1–8 in government and government-aided schools. Chengalpattu and Tirupur districts to follow after the Oct 6 bypoll code of conduct ends.
- How to apply
- No application needed — served at school every morning.
- Order
- Social Welfare Dept · Total allocation ₹724 crore (additional ₹217.63 crore this year)
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Mukhyamantri Magalir Urimai Thogai (Free Bus)
முதலமைச்சர் மகளிர் உரிமை திட்டம்
Vettri Payanam (from Oct 2, 2026): Free travel on all TNSTC/MTC buses including Express, LSS, Deluxe and mofussil routes. No income ceiling, no journey limit. Transgender persons included.
12 May 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~1.5 crore women + transgender persons · All Tamil Nadu. Expanded from Oct 2, 2026.
- Eligibility
- Any woman residing in Tamil Nadu. No income limit. No application needed — automatic at bus.
- How to apply
- No application needed. All women board government buses free of charge. Show Aadhaar or any government ID if asked.
- Order
- G.O. Ms. No. 142, Transport Dept, 12 May 2026
🌾Live
Vivasayigal MSP Mathippu (Farm MSP Revision)
விவசாயிகள் குறைந்தபட்ச ஆதார விலை திட்டம்
Revised upward Minimum Support Price for paddy, mango, banana, sugarcane and other major crops
12 May 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~65 lakh registered farmers across Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- Registered farmer with Pattadar/land records. Crop should be sold to designated procurement centres.
- How to apply
- Sell produce at designated Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) or direct procurement centres. Register at agriculture.tn.gov.in.
- Order
- Agriculture Dept G.O. Ms. No. 165, 13 May 2026
💊Live
Illava Marundhu Thittam (Free Medicines)
இலவச மருந்து திட்டம்
Free essential medicines for all patients at government hospitals. Expanded essential drug list.
May 2026 — ongoing
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All patients at Tamil Nadu government hospitals · ~5 crore OPD visits annually
- Eligibility
- No application. All patients at government hospitals receive free medicines automatically from hospital pharmacy.
- How to apply
- Visit nearest government hospital or PHC. Medicines dispensed free from the pharmacy counter with prescription.
- Order
- Health Dept G.O. Ms. No. 168, May 2026 · Essential Drug List expanded
Health
🔥Live
Magalir LPG Free Cylinder Scheme
மகளிர் இலவச எரிவாயு திட்டம்
Annapoorani Super Six: Three free LPG cylinders per year via DBT reimbursement. From Pongal (Jan 2027).
12 May 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- 1.30 crore eligible families · Income ≤₹2.5 lakh, small/marginal farmers, differently-abled families
- Eligibility
- Women-headed households with BPL/EWS ration card. Aadhaar-linked LPG connection required.
- How to apply
- Apply at your nearest Fair Price Shop (Ration Shop) or online at tn.gov.in. Bring Aadhaar, Ration Card and LPG consumer ID.
- Order
- G.O. Ms. No. 144, Civil Supplies Dept, 12 May 2026
🏥Live
CMCHIS — Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance
கலைஞர் மகளிர் உரிமை சுகாதார காப்பீடு
Coverage raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year (Aug 19, 2026). 400-bed hospital announced for Perambur at ₹300 crore. Transgender medical services at 7 government medical college hospitals. Enhanced hospitalisation coverage.
₹25 lakh cover announced Aug 19, 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Target: All Tamil Nadu families. Priority: BPL/EWS/SC/ST
- Eligibility
- Tamil Nadu resident with valid ration card. Priority to BPL/EWS families. Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- How to apply
- Enrol at government hospital or PHC with Aadhaar and ration card. Smart health card issued. Cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals.
- Order
- Health Dept expansion circular 2026 · Revised premium structure under preparation
🌾Live
Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026
குறுவை சிறப்பு தொகுப்புத் திட்டம்
₹134.83 crore package to promote Kuruvai paddy cultivation across Delta and Non-Delta districts. Covers seed support, fertiliser subsidy, irrigation assistance and direct farmer aid for Kuruvai, Kar and Sornavari seasons.
Kharif 2026 season
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Paddy farmers in Delta districts (Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur) and Non-Delta districts
- How to apply
- Register at nearest Agriculture Department office or Common Service Centre. Aadhaar-linked bank account required for DBT.
- Order
- CM Announcement June 12, 2026 · Agriculture Department GO
Farmers
🔍Live
TASMAC Complete Audit
டாஸ்மாக் முழுமையான தணிக்கை திட்டம்
Full audit of all ~5,400 TASMAC outlets — accounts, irregularities, location violations
May 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu residents — transparency and reform
- Eligibility
- Not an application. Government audit process.
- How to apply
- Report TASMAC irregularities at CM Helpline 1100 or at nearest Collector office. All complaints registered.
- Order
- Finance Dept Circular 2026 · 3-month audit timeline ordered
💼Live
Arasanga Veli — 1.2 Lakh Govt Job Recruitment
அரசாங்க வேலை வாய்ப்பு திட்டம்
Fill all 1.2 lakh vacant government positions via transparent TNPSC recruitment
Ongoing — Phase 1 active
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Educated unemployed youth · First batch: 40,000 posts
- Eligibility
- Qualification varies by post. Check TNPSC notification. Tamil Nadu resident preferred. Age: 18–42 (relaxation for reserved categories).
- How to apply
- Apply at tnpsc.gov.in for respective notifications. Submit application with photo, certificates, community certificate.
- Order
- TNPSC Notification No. 12/2026 · Personnel Dept G.O. Ms. 180, May 2026
💰In progress
Magalir Maasaathanai Thogai (₹1,000 Monthly Aid)
மகளிர் மாதாந்திர தொகை திட்டம்
₹1,000 per month direct cash transfer to women from EWS/BPL families
Expected Q3 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Target: 1 crore women from BPL/EWS families across Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- Women aged 18–60 from BPL/EWS families. Annual household income below ₹1 lakh. Aadhaar-linked bank account required.
- How to apply
- Apply online at tn.gov.in or at District Collectorate. Documents: Aadhaar, Ration Card, Bank Passbook, Income Certificate.
- Order
- Budget Announcement 2026 · G.O. under preparation
🐟In progress
Meenavar Nala Thittam (Fishermen Welfare)
மீனவர் நல திட்டம்
Boat modernisation grants · Cyclone compensation enhancement · Legal aid for arrested fishermen · Comprehensive insurance
Rolling — some components active
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~7 lakh registered fishermen and their families along Tamil Nadu's 1,076 km coastline
- Eligibility
- Registered fisherman in TN coastal districts with valid fishing licence. Insurance applicable to all registered fishermen.
- How to apply
- Apply at District Fisheries Officer office or online at fisheries.tn.gov.in. Bring fishing licence, Aadhaar, bank account details.
- Order
- Fisheries Dept G.O. 2026 · Insurance scheme renewal notification
🎓In progress
NEET Abolition — Tamil Nadu State Petition
நீட் ஒழிப்பு மனு
Abolish NEET for Tamil Nadu medical admissions. Restore state-controlled merit-based system.
Supreme Court process ongoing
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu students aspiring for medical seats · ~15,000 MBBS seats annually
- Eligibility
- Petition filed in Supreme Court. Benefit for all TN students once approved.
- How to apply
- No application. Government is pursuing this in Supreme Court. Students can support by registering at TN Education Dept portal.
- Order
- SC Writ Petition filed May 2026 · TNPSC Advocate-General representing TN
💳In progress
Vivasaya Kadanum Maafikku (Farm Loan Waiver)
விவசாய கடன் மன்னிப்பு திட்டம்
Complete waiver of agricultural loans for small (< 2.5 acres) and marginal (< 1 acre) farmers
Q3 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~20 lakh small and marginal farmers with loans from Co-op banks and NABARD
- Eligibility
- Small/marginal farmer with active agricultural loan from cooperative or nationalised bank. Land holding < 5 acres.
- How to apply
- Apply at your Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society (PACS) or District Central Co-op Bank. Bring land records, loan passbook, Aadhaar.
- Order
- Agriculture Dept Announcement · G.O. under preparation · Budget allocation ₹4,200 crore
📚In progress
Thittamida Padippu Thittam (Free Competitive Exam Coaching)
இலவச போட்டித் தேர்வு பயிற்சி திட்டம்
Free coaching for TNPSC Groups I/II/IV, UPSC, banking and other competitive exams
Q3 2026 target
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Students from SC/ST/BC/MBC and EWS families
- Eligibility
- Tamil Nadu resident. Graduated / final year student. SC/ST/BC/MBC/EWS certificate required. Age 18–35.
- How to apply
- Apply at TNPSC regional offices or online at tnpsc.gov.in. Centres to be established in all 38 district headquarters.
- Order
- School Education Dept Circular 2026 · Centre establishment under process
Education
💧In progress
Kauvery Neer Urimai (Cauvery Water Rights)
காவிரி நீர் உரிமை திட்டம்
Secure Tamil Nadu's full Cauvery water allocation through legal and political channels
Ongoing legal process
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~30 lakh farmers in Cauvery delta districts (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruchirappalli, etc.)
- Eligibility
- No direct application. Government pursuing through courts and Centre.
- How to apply
- Farmers can register concerns with District Collector or the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal registration portal.
- Order
- Water Resources Dept — Supreme Court proceedings ongoing · Centre representation filed
💻In progress
Naan Mudhalvan — Smart Classroom Upgrade
நான் முதல்வன் திட்டம்
Computers, tablets, digital learning tools and smart classrooms for government school students
Academic year 2026–27
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~1 crore government school students across 45,000+ government schools
- Eligibility
- All students enrolled in Tamil Nadu government schools. No separate application needed.
- How to apply
- No application needed. Distribution through school HMs. Parents should ensure children are registered in government schools.
- Order
- School Education G.O. 2026 · Budget allocation ₹850 crore
Education
🌊In progress
Cooum River Restoration
கூவம் ஆறு மீட்பு
Integrated, sustainable, phased revival of the Cooum River through Chennai. Global tender for the detailed project plan expected within a month; a 3-km demonstration stretch proposed first.
Reviewed September 23, 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Chennai residents along the Cooum corridor
- Eligibility
- N/A — infrastructure project
- How to apply
- N/A
- Order
- CM review meeting, Sep 23, 2026
🚌Announced
Vettri Payanam — Expanded Free Bus Travel
வெற்றி பயணம்
Free travel on Express, LSS, Deluxe and ordinary government buses including mofussil and hill routes. No income ceiling. No limit on number of journeys. Transgender persons included.
Starts 2 Oct 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti)
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All women and transgender persons in Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- No restrictions — no income ceiling, no journey limit, no application needed.
- How to apply
- Automatic at bus entry. No card or application required.
- Budget
- ₹6,000 crore per year
- Order
- Announced Aug 24, 2026 · Assembly suo motu statement
👩🍳Announced
Anganwadi & Noon Meal Workers — ₹18,000 Monthly Salary
அங்கன்வாடி ஊதியம் திட்டம்
Monthly salary of ₹18,000 for all Anganwadi workers and Noon-meal scheme workers across Tamil Nadu.
2026 implementation
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Anganwadi workers and Noon-meal scheme workers in Tamil Nadu
- How to apply
- No application needed — automatic salary revision through department payroll.
- Order
- TVK Manifesto Guarantee · Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document · June 5, 2026
Women
💳Announced
TN Citizen Privilege Card
தமிழ்நாடு குடிமக்கள் சலுகை அட்டை
AI-driven card that automatically identifies every welfare scheme a citizen is eligible for and delivers those entitlements without requiring separate applications for each scheme.
2026–27 rollout
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu residents — automatic eligibility detection across 100+ schemes
- How to apply
- Single enrollment at government service centres or online. AI system maps entitlements automatically.
- Order
- Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document · June 5, 2026
Governance
🤝Announced
Mudhalvar Makkal Sevai Nanbar (5 Lakh Youth Volunteers)
முதலவர் மக்கள் சேவை நண்பர்
5 lakh youth volunteers across Tamil Nadu for doorstep delivery of 100+ government services to citizens — eliminating need to visit government offices for most services.
2026–27 rollout
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu citizens — services delivered at doorstep
- How to apply
- Citizens request services through CM Helpline 14400 or app. Volunteers assigned by district.
- Order
- Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document · June 5, 2026
Governance
🍳Announced
Annapoorani Super Six — 3 Free LPG Cylinders per Year
அன்னபூரணி சூப்பர் சிக்ஸ்
Three free LPG cylinders per year via Direct Benefit Transfer. Cost reimbursed to bank account of female head after cylinder delivery.
From Pongal, January 2027
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- 1.30 crore eligible families across Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- Annual household income ≤₹2.5 lakh; economically weaker sections; small and marginal farmers; families of differently-abled persons.
- How to apply
- Existing ration card and Aadhaar-linked LPG connection. DBT transfer automatic upon delivery.
- Budget
- ₹4,000 crore per year
- Order
- Announced Aug 24, 2026 · Assembly suo motu statement
🩺Announced
Seven New Government Nursing Colleges
ஏழு புதிய அரசு செவிலியர் கல்லூரிகள்
Seven new government nursing colleges with 660 additional B.Sc Nursing seats, plus additional pharmacy and paramedical seats.
Announced September 19, 2026
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Nursing and allied-health aspirants across Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- Admission through the regular state counselling process once colleges are operational.
- How to apply
- State nursing counselling (details once colleges open).
- Order
- Announced Sep 19, 2026 · Proposed investment ₹270.26 crore
🏦Announced
Old Pension Scheme (OPS) Restoration
பழைய ஓய்வூதிய திட்டம் மறுசீரமைப்பு
Re-implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for all Tamil Nadu government employees who joined after 2003. Replaces the National Pension System (NPS) for state employees.
2026–27 implementation
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All state government employees currently under NPS
- How to apply
- Automatic transition — no employee application required. Department will notify employees.
- Order
- TVK Manifesto Guarantee 9 · Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document
Jobs
🧶Announced
Weaver Families Annual Grant — ₹30,000
நெசவாளர் குடும்ப நலத் திட்டம்
₹30,000 annual grant for weaver families + free electricity (500 units for handloom, 1,500 units for powerloom) to reduce production costs and support weaver livelihoods.
2026–27 implementation
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Registered handloom and powerloom weaver families across Tamil Nadu
- How to apply
- Register at Handlooms & Textiles Department or nearest weavers' cooperative society.
- Order
- TVK Manifesto Guarantee · Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document
Social reform
🎯Planned
Thozhil Illatha Thogai (Unemployment Allowance)
தொழில் இல்லாத இளைஞர் தொகை திட்டம்
Monthly allowance for educated unemployed youth while seeking government employment
Q4 2026 target
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Graduates aged 21–35 who are unemployed and registered with employment exchange
- Eligibility
- Tamil Nadu resident. Graduation completed. Registered in District Employment Exchange. Annual family income below ₹2 lakh.
- How to apply
- Apply at District Employment Exchange with graduation certificate, Aadhaar, income certificate and employment exchange registration card.
- Order
- Budget announced 2026 · Scheme rules under finalisation
Jobs
⚖️Planned
Anti-Corruption Ombudsman
ஊழல் எதிர்ப்பு குறைதீர்ப்பு ஆணையம்
Independent anti-corruption ombudsman with investigative powers · Whistleblower protection
Q1 2027 target
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu citizens facing corruption in government services
- Eligibility
- Any citizen can file corruption complaints with the ombudsman.
- How to apply
- Once established, complaints can be filed online at the ombudsman portal, by post or in person at district offices.
- Order
- Law Dept — Legislation under drafting phase
Governance
🤝Planned
SC/ST Welfare Fund Enhancement
தாழ்த்தப்பட்ட / பழங்குடி நல நிதி மேம்பாடு
Double the welfare fund allocation for SC/ST communities · Zero atrocity case backlog target
Q3 2026 target
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- ~3.5 crore SC/ST population across Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility
- SC/ST community certificate holders. Various sub-schemes have specific eligibility.
- How to apply
- Apply at District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer with community certificate, Aadhaar, income certificate and relevant documents.
- Order
- Budget announcement 2026 · Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept G.O. under preparation
Social reform
🌊Planned
Neer Nilai Paadukaappu (River & Water Body Restoration)
நீர் நிலை பாதுகாப்பு திட்டம்
Restore all encroached river banks · Rejuvenate water bodies · Remove encroachments
2026–2027
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu communities near rivers, lakes and water bodies
- Eligibility
- No application. Government action on encroachment removal and restoration.
- How to apply
- Report encroachments at tn.gov.in or CM Helpline 1100. Affected communities can petition their collector.
- Order
- Environment Dept plan under development · Cabinet committee formed
🏆Planned
Vettri Veeran Sports Infrastructure
வெற்றி வீரன் விளையாட்டு திட்டம்
World-class sports facilities in every district · Monthly stipend for elite athletes · Priority govt jobs for medal winners
2026–27 infrastructure rollout
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- Athletes across Tamil Nadu · ~2 lakh registered sportspersons
- Eligibility
- Tamil Nadu residents registered with SDAT (Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu). Elite athletes: national/state level performance required.
- How to apply
- Register at sdat.tn.gov.in. Stipends for athletes: apply through SDAT with performance certificates and Aadhaar.
- Order
- Sports Dept budget announcement 2026 · SDAT expansion plan
🌱Planned
Tamil Nadu Paachai Veetu Yosanai (10 Crore Trees)
தமிழ்நாடு பச்சை வீடு யோசனை
Plant 10 crore trees over 5 years · Green belt in all 38 districts · Plastic-free Tamil Nadu
October 2026 plantation season
Who, how & where to apply
- Who benefits
- All Tamil Nadu residents · Future generations
- Eligibility
- Anyone can participate. Communities, schools, and organisations can partner with the Forest Department.
- How to apply
- Register to participate at forest.tn.gov.in. Schools can apply for saplings for plantation drives.
- Order
- Environment Dept green mission announcement 2026
Environment
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