Notifications & Circulars

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G.O. (2D) No. 66

21.04.2025

Announcement for the year 2021–22 – Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme (CMGFP) – Sanction of Rs.9,06,54,810 to implement the 2nd Phase of the programme for the period from July 2025 to June 2027

G.O. (2D) No. 177

15.09.2025

District Climate Change Mission – The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is appointed as Mission Director in the place of District Collector, Chennai

G.O. (D) No. 105

14.05.2025

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Chief Minister Green Fellowship Programme (first batch) – Funds required for the period of April 2025 to July 2025 – Sanction

G.O. (2D) No. 114

10.06.2025

Announcement for the year 2024–2025 – Carbon Neutral Hubs – Establishing the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for three years under Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Sanction accorded

G.O. (D) No. 128

09.06.2025

Announcement made by the Hon’ble Minister (Finance and Environment, Climate Change) for the year 2025–2026 – “Restoration of Abandoned mines in Tamil Nadu” – Sanction of Rs.25 lakh for preparation of Detailed Project Report – Permission accorded

G.O. (D) No. 92

02.04.2025

To implement the project “Strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities to increased impacts of climate change in India (ADAPT4R)” – Thiru A.R. Rahul Nadh, I.A.S., Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change / Chief Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Nominated as Member in National Adaptation Project Steering Committee (NAPSC) for the project

G.O. (D) No. 91

02.04.2025

To implement the project “Strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities to increased impacts of climate change in Ramanathapuram (ADAPT4R)” – Thiru A.R. Rahul Nadh, I.A.S., Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change / Chief Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Nominated as State Level Coordinator for the project

G.O. (3D) No. 7

30.04.2025

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Restructuring of posts and revision of remunerations

G.O. (D) No. 132

12.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change – Inclusion of Member

G.O. (2D) No. 111

10.06.2025

Announcement for the year 2025–2026 – Implementation of “Climate Education Initiative” at a cost of Rs.7.00 crore – Sanction accorded

G.O. (2D) No. 150

29.07.2025

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Annual Action Plan for the year 2025–2026 – Sanction accorded to carry out various activities

G.O. (Ms.) No. 09

03.01.2025

Nature camps for Government School Students at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve for Rs.6.00 lakh for the year 2024–2025 by utilizing the Discretionary fund of Secretary

G.O. (Ms.) No. 08

03.01.2025

Nature camps for Government School Students at Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve for Rs.6.00 lakh for the year 2024–2025 by utilizing the Discretionary fund of Secretary

G.O. (Ms.) No. 07

03.01.2025

Nature camps for Government School Students at Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve for Rs.6.00 lakh for the year 2024–2025 by utilizing the Discretionary fund of Secretary

G.O. (Ms.) No. 05

02.01.2025

Green School Programme – Announcement for the year 2024–2025 – Permission to transfer the fund of Rs.20 crore to 100 Schools at Rs.20.00 lakh per School

G.O. (D) No. 191

07.08.2025

Climate Resilient Village – Establishment of Project Management Unit (PMU)

G.O. (Ms.) No. 188

30.10.2024

Green School Scheme – Relaxation in fund utilisation from component wise breakup – Amendment to G.O.(Ms) No.174, dated 03.10.2022 and G.O.(Ms) No.12, dated 18.01.2024

G.O. (Ms.) No. 140

19.08.2024

Green School Programme – Announcement for the year 2023–2024 – Permission to transfer the fund of Rs.5.20 crore to 26 Schools at Rs.20.00 lakh per School

G.O. (Ms.) No. 39

08.03.2024

Green School Scheme – Announcement for the year 2023–2024 – Permission to transfer the fund of Rs.9.20 Crores to 46 Schools at Rs.20 lakhs per School

G.O. (Ms.) No. 156

13.09.2024

Green School Scheme – Announcement for the year 2024–2025 – To implement the Green School Scheme at 100 schools in Tamil Nadu – Administrative approval

G.O. (Ms.) No. 175

14.10.2024

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Annual Action Plan for the year 2024–2025 under Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Sanction accorded to carry out various activities

G.O. (D) No. 20

01.02.2023

Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change – Inclusion of Members

G.O. (D) No. 248

26.12.2023

Announcement for the year 2023–2024 – Localising climate action – Making districts / cities as “Carbon Neutral Hubs” – Administrative sanction accorded

G.O. (Rt.) No. 852

02.12.2022

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – District Climate Change Mission conducting Stakeholders Workshop in 24 Districts of Tamil Nadu – Release of fund to the District Climate Change Mission at Rs.1.00 lakh per District – Permission accorded

G.O. (D) No. 287

13.12.2022

Implementation of “Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme” – Institute of Energy Studies (IES), Anna University to be the Knowledge Partner

G.O. (D) No. 286

13.12.2022

“Climate Smart Villages” – Selection of World Resource Institute (WRI) as Knowledge Partner

G.O. (Ms.) No. 225

29.12.2022

Setting up of Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund

G.O. (Ms.) No. 174

03.10.2022

Green School Scheme – Announcement for the year 2022–2023 – Administrative approval

G.O. (Ms.) No. 120

11.07.2022

Budget Announcement 2022–2023 – Setting up of District Climate Change Mission in all Districts of Tamil Nadu

G.O. (Ms.) No. 75

21.04.2022

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Appointment of Chief Mission Director and Mission Director

G.O. (Ms.) No. 25

07.02.2022

Ban on Single Use Plastic Items – Constitution of Special Task Force for monitoring the implementation of ban

G.O. (Ms.) No. 22

03.02.2022

Operationalization of the “Climate Studio and establishment of conference hall at Center for Climate Change and Disaster Management” with a proposed outlay of Rs.3.45 crores

G.O. (D) No. 242

21.10.2022

Constitution of the Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change

G.O. (Ms.) No. 54

23.03.2022

Budget Announcement for the year 2021–2022 – Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission

G.O. (Ms.) No. 50

18.03.2022

Announcement for the year 2021–2022 – “Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme”

G.O. (D) No. 33

15.02.2022

Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Setting up of administrative unit – Appointment of the Chief Mission Director, Mission Director and Additional Mission Director with supporting staff for Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Orders issued

G.O. (2D) No. 110

09.06.2025

Announcement for the year 2025–2026 – Establishment of Tamil Nadu Marine Resource Foundation with an initial seed fund of Rs.50.00 crores from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Sanction accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 114

30.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Coastal Districts of Chennai, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram at a total cost of Rs.1.00 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 109

24.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Installation of Trash Boom to Mitigate Plastic Pollution in Rivers in Tamil Nadu – Pilot project in Chennai riverline at a total cost of Rs.4.00 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 114

30.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Coastal Districts of Chennai, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram at a total cost of Rs.1.00 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 70

08.05.2025

Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission / TN-SHORE – Subsidiary Annual Action Plan for the year 2024–2025 – Administrative and Financial Sanction accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 122

07.07.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Establishment of Discarded Fishnet Collection Centers in 14 Coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu at a total cost of Rs.1.75 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 130

14.07.2025

Blue Flag Beach certification programme for 6 beaches of Tamil Nadu – Sanction of Rs.24.00 Crore under Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission / Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy

G.O. (Ms) No. 11

10.01.2024

Sanction of the “Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE)” Project / Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission – With World Bank Assistance

G.O. (Ms) No. 160

19.09.2024

Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission / TN-SHORE – Annual Action Plan for the year 2024–2025 – Administrative Sanction and Financial Sanction Approved

G.O. (Ms) No. 203

29.11.2024

Creation of 14 Assistant posts with one Assistant post in each of the 14 coastal districts of Tamil Nadu for the Department of Environment and Climate Change

G.O. (D) No. 126

03.06.2025

Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Waterbody Conservator Award – Awardees list – Approved

G.O. (Ms) No. 219

24.12.2024

Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority – Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017 – Reconstitution of Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority – Notifications

G.O. (D) No. 203

21.10.2024

Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission – Administrative sanction for implementation of Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission during 2024–2025 to 2026–2027 and Financial sanction for the year 2024–2025

G.O. (Ms) No. 154

12.09.2022

Wildlife – Declaration of Nanjarayan Birds Sanctuary situated in Uthukuli and Tiruppur North Taluks of Tiruppur District – Notification under section 18(1) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 – Notified

G.O. (Ms) No. 78

22.04.2022

Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission – Appointment of Ex-officio Mission Director for Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission

G.O. (Ms) No. 59

25.03.2022

Budget Announcement 2021–2022 – Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission – Administrative and Financial sanction for the years 2021–22 and 2022–23

G.O. (Ms) No. 132

13.11.2019

Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority – Reconstitution of District Level Wetland Management Committee

G.O. (4D) No. 09

14.10.2025

Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change – Inclusion of Dr. Arivudai Nambi Appadurai as a member and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a member institution in the Governing Council

G.O. (Ms.) No. 101

03.11.2021

Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), a not-for-profit body under Sec 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to implement Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, and Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Setting up

G.O. (4D) No. 09

14.10.2025

Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change – Inclusion of Dr. Arivudai Nambi Appadurai as a member and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a member institution in the Governing Council

G.O. (Ms.) No. 101

03.11.2021

Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), a not-for-profit body under Sec 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 to implement Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, and Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Setting up

G.O. (Ms) No. 32

14.02.2023

Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Administrative and Financial sanction of Rs.50.12 Crore towards planting works during the year 2022–2023

G.O. (D) No. 33

15.02.2022

Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Setting up of administrative unit – Appointment of the Chief Mission Director, Mission Director and Additional Mission Director with supporting staff for Green Tamil Nadu Mission – Orders issued

G.O. (Ms) No. 66

07.04.2022

Constitution of Green Committee to regulate the cutting and to take up the tree planting activities in public lands and public offices – Amendment to G.O.(Ms) No.39, dated 02.07.2021 for the formation of State Green Committee and District Green Committee

G.O. (Ms) No. 126

09.12.2021

“Green Tamil Nadu Mission” – Administrative and Financial Sanction for implementation during the year 2021–2022

G.O. (D) No. 126

03.06.2025

Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Waterbody Conservator Award – Awardees list – Approved

G.O. (Ms) No. 219

24.12.2024

Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority – Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017 – Reconstitution of Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority – Notifications

G.O. (D) No. 203

21.10.2024

Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission – Administrative sanction for implementation of Tamil Nadu Wetland Mission during 2024–2025 to 2026–2027 and Financial sanction for the year 2024–2025

G.O. (Ms) No. 154

12.09.2022

Wildlife – Declaration of Nanjarayan Birds Sanctuary situated in Uthukuli and Tiruppur North Taluks of Tiruppur District – Notification under section 18(1) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 – Notified

G.O. (Ms) No. 78

22.04.2022

Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission – Appointment of Ex-officio Mission Director for Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission

G.O. (Ms) No. 59

25.03.2022

Budget Announcement 2021–2022 – Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission – Administrative and Financial sanction for the years 2021–22 and 2022–23

G.O. (Ms) No. 132

13.11.2019

Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority – Reconstitution of District Level Wetland Management Committee

G.O. (2D) No. 66

21.04.2025

Announcement for the year 2021–22 – Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme (CMGFP) – Sanction of Rs.9,06,54,810 to implement the 2nd Phase of the programme for the period from July 2025 to June 2027

G.O. (2D) No. 177

15.09.2025

District Climate Change Mission – The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is appointed as Mission Director in the place of District Collector, Chennai

G.O. (D) No. 105

14.05.2025

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Chief Minister Green Fellowship Programme (first batch) – Funds required for the period of April 2025 to July 2025 – Sanction

G.O. (2D) No. 114

10.06.2025

Announcement for the year 2024–2025 – Carbon Neutral Hubs – Establishing the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for three years under Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Sanction accorded

G.O. (D) No. 128

09.06.2025

Announcement made by the Hon’ble Minister (Finance and Environment, Climate Change) for the year 2025–2026 – “Restoration of Abandoned mines in Tamil Nadu” – Sanction of Rs.25 lakh for preparation of Detailed Project Report – Permission accorded

G.O. (D) No. 92

02.04.2025

To implement the project “Strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities to increased impacts of climate change in India (ADAPT4R)” – Thiru A.R. Rahul Nadh, I.A.S., Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change / Chief Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Nominated as Member in National Adaptation Project Steering Committee (NAPSC) for the project

G.O. (D) No. 91

02.04.2025

To implement the project “Strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities to increased impacts of climate change in Ramanathapuram (ADAPT4R)” – Thiru A.R. Rahul Nadh, I.A.S., Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change / Chief Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Nominated as State Level Coordinator for the project

G.O. (3D) No. 7

30.04.2025

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Restructuring of posts and revision of remunerations

G.O. (D) No. 132

12.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change – Inclusion of Member

G.O. (2D) No. 111

10.06.2025

Announcement for the year 2025–2026 – Implementation of “Climate Education Initiative” at a cost of Rs.7.00 crore – Sanction accorded

G.O. (2D) No. 150

29.07.2025

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Annual Action Plan for the year 2025–2026 – Sanction accorded to carry out various activities

G.O. (Ms.) No. 09

03.01.2025

Nature camps for Government School Students at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve for Rs.6.00 lakh for the year 2024–2025 by utilizing the Discretionary fund of Secretary

G.O. (Ms.) No. 08

03.01.2025

Nature camps for Government School Students at Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve for Rs.6.00 lakh for the year 2024–2025 by utilizing the Discretionary fund of Secretary

G.O. (Ms.) No. 07

03.01.2025

Nature camps for Government School Students at Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve for Rs.6.00 lakh for the year 2024–2025 by utilizing the Discretionary fund of Secretary

G.O. (Ms.) No. 05

02.01.2025

Green School Programme – Announcement for the year 2024–2025 – Permission to transfer the fund of Rs.20 crore to 100 Schools at Rs.20.00 lakh per School

G.O. (D) No. 191

07.08.2025

Climate Resilient Village – Establishment of Project Management Unit (PMU)

G.O. (Ms.) No. 188

30.10.2024

Green School Scheme – Relaxation in fund utilisation from component wise breakup – Amendment to G.O.(Ms) No.174, dated 03.10.2022 and G.O.(Ms) No.12, dated 18.01.2024

G.O. (Ms.) No. 140

19.08.2024

Green School Programme – Announcement for the year 2023–2024 – Permission to transfer the fund of Rs.5.20 crore to 26 Schools at Rs.20.00 lakh per School

G.O. (Ms.) No. 39

08.03.2024

Green School Scheme – Announcement for the year 2023–2024 – Permission to transfer the fund of Rs.9.20 Crores to 46 Schools at Rs.20 lakhs per School

G.O. (Ms.) No. 156

13.09.2024

Green School Scheme – Announcement for the year 2024–2025 – To implement the Green School Scheme at 100 schools in Tamil Nadu – Administrative approval

G.O. (Ms.) No. 175

14.10.2024

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Annual Action Plan for the year 2024–2025 under Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) – Sanction accorded to carry out various activities

G.O. (D) No. 20

01.02.2023

Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change – Inclusion of Members

G.O. (D) No. 248

26.12.2023

Announcement for the year 2023–2024 – Localising climate action – Making districts / cities as “Carbon Neutral Hubs” – Administrative sanction accorded

G.O. (Rt.) No. 852

02.12.2022

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – District Climate Change Mission conducting Stakeholders Workshop in 24 Districts of Tamil Nadu – Release of fund to the District Climate Change Mission at Rs.1.00 lakh per District – Permission accorded

G.O. (D) No. 287

13.12.2022

Implementation of “Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme” – Institute of Energy Studies (IES), Anna University to be the Knowledge Partner

G.O. (D) No. 286

13.12.2022

“Climate Smart Villages” – Selection of World Resource Institute (WRI) as Knowledge Partner

G.O. (Ms.) No. 225

29.12.2022

Setting up of Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund

G.O. (Ms.) No. 174

03.10.2022

Green School Scheme – Announcement for the year 2022–2023 – Administrative approval

G.O. (Ms.) No. 120

11.07.2022

Budget Announcement 2022–2023 – Setting up of District Climate Change Mission in all Districts of Tamil Nadu

G.O. (Ms.) No. 75

21.04.2022

Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission – Appointment of Chief Mission Director and Mission Director

G.O. (Ms.) No. 25

07.02.2022

Ban on Single Use Plastic Items – Constitution of Special Task Force for monitoring the implementation of ban

G.O. (Ms.) No. 22

03.02.2022

Operationalization of the “Climate Studio and establishment of conference hall at Center for Climate Change and Disaster Management” with a proposed outlay of Rs.3.45 crores

G.O. (D) No. 242

21.10.2022

Constitution of the Tamil Nadu Governing Council on Climate Change

G.O. (Ms.) No. 54

23.03.2022

Budget Announcement for the year 2021–2022 – Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission

G.O. (Ms.) No. 50

18.03.2022

Announcement for the year 2021–2022 – “Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme”

G.O. (Ms.) No. 116

27.11.2021

Announcement for the year 2021–2022 – Implementation of the “People’s Campaign against throwaway Plastics”

G.O. (Ms) No. 109

24.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Installation of Trash Boom to Mitigate Plastic Pollution in Rivers in Tamil Nadu – Pilot project in Chennai riverline at a total cost of Rs.4.00 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 114

30.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Coastal Districts of Chennai, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram at a total cost of Rs.1.00 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 70

08.05.2025

Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission / TN-SHORE – Subsidiary Annual Action Plan for the year 2024–2025 – Administrative and Financial Sanction accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 122

07.07.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Establishment of Discarded Fishnet Collection Centers in 14 Coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu at a total cost of Rs.1.75 Crore – Approval accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 130

14.07.2025

Blue Flag Beach certification programme for 6 beaches of Tamil Nadu – Sanction of Rs.24.00 Crore under Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission / Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy

G.O. (Ms) No. 11

10.01.2024

Sanction of the “Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE)” Project / Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission – With World Bank Assistance

G.O. (Ms) No. 160

19.09.2024

Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission / TN-SHORE – Annual Action Plan for the year 2024–2025 – Administrative Sanction and Financial Sanction Approved

G.O. (Ms) No. 203

29.11.2024

Creation of 14 Assistant posts with one Assistant post in each of the 14 coastal districts of Tamil Nadu for the Department of Environment and Climate Change

G.O. (2D) No. 110

09.06.2025

Announcement for the year 2025–2026 – Establishment of Tamil Nadu Marine Resource Foundation with an initial seed fund of Rs.50.00 crores from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Sanction accorded

G.O. (Ms) No. 114

30.06.2025

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board – Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Coastal Districts of Chennai, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram at a total cost of Rs.1.00 Crore – Approval accorded