Thangam Thenarasu
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Thangam Thennarasu (born 3 June 1966) is an India
n politician and the minister for School Education of Tamil Nadu
during 2006-2001. He was born in Mallankinaru
, Tamil Nadu
. He has a Bachelors degree in Engineering. He has been elected to the Tamil Nadu
assembly two times. He is the son of the former Member of Legislative Assembly from Aruppukottai
, V. Thangapandian
and brother of Tamil poet Thamizhachi Thangapandian.
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
candidate from Aruppukottai constituency
in 1997/98 by-election
, and 2006 election
.
In his term as School education minister, School education department has crossed major milestones. To name a few,
1. Introduction of Uniform System of School Education, popularly known as Samacheer Kalvi
in Tamil.
2. Introduction of activity based learning.
3. Smart class facility was installed in the village of Mallankinaru
, Virudhunagar District
, Tamil Nadu
.
4. Implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
to improve the quality of education.
5. Upgradation of Secondary schools into higher secondary schools.
, Virudhunagar District
, Tamil Nadu
. Later on this was held across state.
2. He was instrumental in building Anna Centenary Library
at Kotturpuram
in Chennai
, Tamil Nadu
India
. It is the largest library in South Asia
.
3. He was instrumental in organizing of World Classical Tamil Conference 2010
. Though there were some controversies, “Iniyavai Naarppathu” a parade depicting depth of Tamil Literature was appreciated by all and it was witnessed by few lakhs of people. In the conference venue, exhibition containing crucial elements of Tamil literature; culture was highly appreciated and the support was so high that it was extended for few more days.
4. When the construction of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex was progressing in slow phase, Mr. Muthuvel Karunanidhi, then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, entrusted that job to Mr. Thangam Thennarasu.
was created recently. Mr.Thangam Thennarasu this General elections 2011 from this constituency as a Member of Legislative Assembly]]
He has now filed a case in the court against the Tamil Nadu Government's decision to form an inquiry in to the alleged irregularities in construction of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n politician and the minister for School Education of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
during 2006-2001. He was born in Mallankinaru
Mallankinaru
Mallankinaru is a panchayat town in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Mallankinaru had a population of 11,804. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mallankinaru has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. He has a Bachelors degree in Engineering. He has been elected to the Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
assembly two times. He is the son of the former Member of Legislative Assembly from Aruppukottai
Aruppukottai (State Assembly Constituency)
Aruppukottai is the legislative assembly, that includes the city, Aruppukkottai. Until 2006 election, Aruppukottai assembly constituency was part of Ramanathapuram . After 2006 election, it is part of Virudhunagar . This is the constituency, held by popular actor-turned politician, M.G...
, V. Thangapandian
V. Thangapandian
V. Thangapandian was an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Aruppukottai constituency in 1989 and 1996 elections....
and brother of Tamil poet Thamizhachi Thangapandian.
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
candidate from Aruppukottai constituency
Aruppukottai (State Assembly Constituency)
Aruppukottai is the legislative assembly, that includes the city, Aruppukkottai. Until 2006 election, Aruppukottai assembly constituency was part of Ramanathapuram . After 2006 election, it is part of Virudhunagar . This is the constituency, held by popular actor-turned politician, M.G...
in 1997/98 by-election
Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, 1997/98
By-elections to Pudukottai constituency was held in Tamil Nadu on February 8, 1997. Elections for two state assembly constituencies, Coonoor and Aruppukottai were held on February 22, 1998.The results were a sweep for the DMK...
, and 2006 election
Tamil Nadu state assembly election, 2006
The thirteenth legislative assembly election, of Tamil Nadu was held on May 8, 2006. It was held for all 234 constituencies to elect the government in the state of for the following five years. The votes were counted three days later on May 11, 2006 and all the results were out by the end of the day...
.
Significant achievements as School education minister.
When DMK party won the 2006 General elections and formed government, Education ministry was split up into School education ministry and Higher education ministry. Mr. Thangam Thennarasu was allotted with the portfolio of School education department. His ministry contained archaeological department and Libarary department.In his term as School education minister, School education department has crossed major milestones. To name a few,
1. Introduction of Uniform System of School Education, popularly known as Samacheer Kalvi
Samacheer Kalvi
Samacheer Kalvi or Tamil Nadu Uniform System of School Education or Equitable education system is a Government of Tamil Nadu, India programme to integrate the various school educational systems within the state which has over 1.2 crore students in four streams of school education comprising about...
in Tamil.
2. Introduction of activity based learning.
3. Smart class facility was installed in the village of Mallankinaru
Mallankinaru
Mallankinaru is a panchayat town in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Mallankinaru had a population of 11,804. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mallankinaru has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national...
, Virudhunagar District
Virudhunagar District
Virudhunagar District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Virudhunagar is the district headquarters. Virudhunagar district was formed from parts of Tirunelveli and Madurai districts....
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
.
4. Implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan , is an Indian Government programme aimed at the universalization of elementary education "in a time bound manner", as mandated by the 86th amendment to the Constitution of India making free and compulsory education to children of ages 6–14 a fundamental right...
to improve the quality of education.
5. Upgradation of Secondary schools into higher secondary schools.
Significant achievements as MLA & Minister.
1. He is the first minister in Tamil Nadu to have organized a job fair / camp for the educated youth. He organized it at KariapattiKariapatti
Kariapatti is a panchayat town near Aruppukottai in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It has one engineering college nearby, and a big industry TVS is functioning here.-Demographics:...
, Virudhunagar District
Virudhunagar District
Virudhunagar District is an administrative district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Virudhunagar is the district headquarters. Virudhunagar district was formed from parts of Tirunelveli and Madurai districts....
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. Later on this was held across state.
2. He was instrumental in building Anna Centenary Library
Anna Centenary Library
The Anna Centenary Library is a newly established state library of Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu India. Built at a cost of 1,720 million, it is the largest library in South Asia. It is named after the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N....
at Kotturpuram
Kotturpuram
Kotturpuram is a locality in Chennai , Tamil Nadu, India. Located on the south bank of the Adyar River, it is easily identified on satellite maps, being situated on a prominent northward bend of the river. It consists mostly of residences and sports clubs...
in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is the largest library in South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
.
3. He was instrumental in organizing of World Classical Tamil Conference 2010
World Classical Tamil Conference 2010
The World Classical Tamil Conference 2010 was an international meet by Tamil Scholars, Poets, Political leaders and Celebrities from all around the world. It was held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu between 23 June and 27 June, 2010.- Venue :...
. Though there were some controversies, “Iniyavai Naarppathu” a parade depicting depth of Tamil Literature was appreciated by all and it was witnessed by few lakhs of people. In the conference venue, exhibition containing crucial elements of Tamil literature; culture was highly appreciated and the support was so high that it was extended for few more days.
4. When the construction of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex was progressing in slow phase, Mr. Muthuvel Karunanidhi, then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, entrusted that job to Mr. Thangam Thennarasu.
Present Responsibilities
Tiruchuli (State Assembly Constituency)Tiruchuli (State Assembly Constituency)
Tiruchuli is a state assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency.It was created after the delimitation of constituencies.-Extent of Assembly Constituency:It comprises Kariapatti Taluk...
was created recently. Mr.Thangam Thennarasu this General elections 2011 from this constituency as a Member of Legislative Assembly]]
He has now filed a case in the court against the Tamil Nadu Government's decision to form an inquiry in to the alleged irregularities in construction of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex
Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Secretariat Complex also known as the Omandurar Government Estate is a complex of buildings constructed at Government estate grounds off Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The complex is named after O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar...
Results
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Thangam Thennarasu | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
External links
- First Mega Job Fair
- Job Fair in Thiruchirapalli
- Job Fair Continued
- Anna Centenary LibraryAnna Centenary LibraryThe Anna Centenary Library is a newly established state library of Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu India. Built at a cost of 1,720 million, it is the largest library in South Asia. It is named after the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N....
- Iniyavai Naarppathu ParadeWorld Classical Tamil Conference 2010The World Classical Tamil Conference 2010 was an international meet by Tamil Scholars, Poets, Political leaders and Celebrities from all around the world. It was held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu between 23 June and 27 June, 2010.- Venue :...
- Abonded assembly complexTamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complexTamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Secretariat Complex also known as the Omandurar Government Estate is a complex of buildings constructed at Government estate grounds off Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The complex is named after O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar...