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The document outlines significant contributions made by Anna, including the renaming of Madras to Tamil Nadu and the introduction of Tamil as the official language. It details his policies on education, land tax abolition, and the nationalization of public transport, as well as initiatives like the Veeranam Project for water supply. Additionally, it mentions the establishment of a volunteer organization and the hosting of the 2nd World Tamil Conference in 1968.

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The document outlines significant contributions made by Anna, including the renaming of Madras to Tamil Nadu and the introduction of Tamil as the official language. It details his policies on education, land tax abolition, and the nationalization of public transport, as well as initiatives like the Veeranam Project for water supply. Additionally, it mentions the establishment of a volunteer organization and the hosting of the 2nd World Tamil Conference in 1968.

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 The resolution got passed without any opposition and subsequently the

parliament amended the Article 3 of the Indian Constitution. From


January 14, 1969 Madras province was officially called as Tamil Nadu.

 He changed the term “Satyamev Jayathe” in Gopuram Symbol (State


Emblem) to “Vaimaiyae Vellum” and other term “Government of Madras”
to “Tamilnadu Arasu” and put it in regular official use.

 Seerini, a 1300 member volunteer organization was created.

 Tamil was introduced as official language and field of Governance by Anna.

 Scheme to rejuvenate coovam river was inaugurated by Anna.

 He abolished land tax for land whose cultivation depends on rain (Punsai
land).

 He took free elementary and high school education to next level.


Accordingly, he introduced new scheme to children whose parents monthly
income is less than Rs. 1500 will be given free Pre-University Course
(PUC).

 He named his economic policy as Scientific Socialism. He defined “Socialism


is not just wealth; Socialism is not just about ensuring wealth but to strive
to create equality”.

 The first step of socialism policy is Nationalization of Public transport (bus)


in order to check the growing monopoly of private buses in Tamil Nadu
which was first move in all over India.

 He developed a “Veeranam Project” for ensuring drinking water supply


need to Chennai people.

 This project was launched in Cuddalore district which was implemented


later.

 Chief Minister Welfare Fund was created by Anna.

 He hosted 2nd World Tamil Conference in 1968.

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