Post- Tsunami Sustainable Livelihood Programme
for the Coastal Communities of Tamil Nadu

PROJECT:

Post Tsunami Sustainable Livelihood Programme for the coastal communities of Tamil Nadu (PTSLP) assisted by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Department of Rural Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.

NODAL AGENCY:

Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., (TNCDW) 100, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 32.

PROJECT PERIOD:

8 Years

PROGRAMME DISTRICTS:

1. Kancheepuram
2. Thiruvallur
3. Cuddalore
4. Villupuram
5. Kanyakumari
6. Nagapattinam

NO. OF TARGET VILLAGES:

114 Coastal Panchayats

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES:
Approximately 6,00,000 lakhs population.

PROJECT ACTIVITIES:

· Community Development with basic infrastructure
· Establishment and strengthening of Fish Marketing Societies
· Strengthening of Self Help Groups
· Vocational Training for Youth