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| Formed | Printing and stationery (1831) |
| Jurisdiction | Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
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| Parent agency | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Website | Tamil Development and Information Department |
TheDepartment of Tamil Development and Information is one of thedepartments ofGovernment of Tamil Nadu. The department consists of three directorates: Tamil development–responsible for development ofTamil language; information and publicity–responsible for public relations; stationery and printing–responsible for government printing.
The department consists of three sub-divisions: Tamil development, information and publicity; stationery and printing.[1]
Tamil is the widely spoken and official language of the state. It is one of the longest-survivingclassical languages in the world.[2] The Tamil development department is responsible for the development of the language through the directorate of Tamil development, administration of educational institutes, translation of works and institution of literature awards.[3] The following educational and research institutes function under the department:[3]
The information and publicity department is responsible for public relations management, government advertising, conducting government functions, administration of memorials, management of cable and television networks, welfare of journalist and film workers.[4] The department also manages the following institutes and boards:[4]
Printing department was established on 17 December 1831 atFort St. George.[5] The printing and stationery department is responsible for all government related printing activity and maintains seven printing presses and a stationery office in Chennai.[5] Printing paper is manufactured by government ownedTamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited.[6]
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