Research unit

Tamil Nadu government announced the 50 focus Blocks Development Programme in the Budget 2023-2024 and it has been implemented the the State Planning Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu. The primary object is to create capacity at the block level administrative machinery to strive for augmenting development resources and deploy them effectively to achieve faster development in relation to other regions in the state. In this process, academic institution was identified across Tamil Nadu to prepare strategy paper for the FBDP. Centre for Social Justice and Equity were one of the knowledge partners in this process.

As per the direction of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO), Centre has carrying out a Survey on “Resettlement Action for Project Affected Families for the Development of the New Greenfield Airport, Parandur”. The budget submitted for the study is Rs. 17,93,954/- (Rupees Seventeen Lakh Ninety Three Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Four only).

The study on the Status of Platform-Based Gig Workers in Tamil Nadu was conducted for the State Planning Commission from January to March 2025, with a sanctioned budget of ₹13,48,600. The first instalment of ₹2,96,692 was received, and the second instalment was requested. The primary objective of the study was to support the State Planning Commission in developing a regulatory framework for the platform-based gig economy by analysing the current status, challenges, and working conditions of gig workers in Tamil Nadu. This research aimed to provide actionable insights to ensure fair labour practices, social security, and improved working conditions for gig workers, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable gig economy in the state.

As part of the Tholkudi scheme, Centre played a crucial role in bringing a project of the Documentation of Linguistic and Cultural Resources of the Tribes – Creating an Archival Repository for Tribal Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu Under the Tholkudi Program