The Tamil Nadu government has accorded administrative sanction for ₹150 crore for implementing the Namakku Naame Thittam — a programme aimed at encouraging people’s participation in the creation of public assets — during 2025-26

The G.O. issued by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department also framed guidelines for the implementation of the programme for 2025-26. Construction of buildings, smart classrooms, labs in schools and colleges, hostels, community kitchens, and their repair, among others, could be taken up under Namakku Naame Thittam.

While 74% of the total sanctioned amount will be reallocated to districts based on population, 1% will be earmarked for information, education, and communication activities. The remaining 25% will be set aside for the sanctioning of special works by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.

“It is preferable that the local body or the department themselves maintain the works/assets created under Namakku Naame Thittam. In order to continuously maintain the assets created under this scheme, the local people should form a user group run on self-generated resources. The local people should be encouraged to plan, execute, and maintain the works based on local needs,” it said.