Green Tamil Nadu Mission (GTM)
Restoring and expanding Tamil Nadu’s green cover for a sustainable and climate-resilient future.
The Green Tamil Nadu Mission (GTM), led by TNGCC, focuses on increasing tree cover, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable landscapes statewide through community and institutional partnerships.
GTM restores and manages urban and rural green spaces, enhancing carbon sinks while supporting livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and improving public health across Tamil Nadu.
Mission Goals
These goals drive Tamil Nadu’s transformation toward a greener, climate-resilient future—restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and building a sustainable tomorrow through data, participation, and ecological integrity
- Increase the overall green cover of Tamil Nadu to 33%
- Restore degraded forests, barren lands, and public spaces
- Promote native species and ecologically appropriate plantations
- Involve students, volunteers, and communities in afforestation
- Establish digital systems to monitor plantation survival and carbon sequestration
Milestone Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 | GTM launched as part of Tamil Nadu’s multi-mission climate plan |
| 2022 | Massive sapling plantation drives across 15+ districts |
| 2023 | Launch of digital tree-tracking and monitoring app |
| 2024 | Integration with school eco-clubs and CSR partnerships |
| 2025 | Urban greening in 20+ towns and bus stand corridors initiated |
Implementation Strategy
The GTM focuses on community-driven, scientifically guided green restoration efforts.
Multi-department coordination
Forest, Municipal Administration, School Education, Rural Development
Awareness & Education
Student eco-clubs, citizen pledges, green festivals
Technology-backed monitoring
Tree geo-tagging and survival tracking
Partnership-based approach
NGOs, corporate CSR, research institutions
Diverse planting models
Agroforestry, Miyawaki urban forests, roadside avenues, institutional lands
The mission operates under the direct implementation of TNGCC, with support from district-level green mission committees and local bodies.