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Summary:
The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) is expanding its “Naan Mudhalvan” program to include nursing and allied health sciences students, focusing on communication and digital skills tailored for hospital settings. This initiative aims to improve employability, particularly in medical tourism and international opportunities. The program will last 40 hours for nursing and allied health students, and 20 hours for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students, beginning in November. The TNSDC has also launched the “TNSkill Registry,” a portal connecting employers with students trained under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme. Over 600 companies have registered. The initiative is consent-based and free for employers. Over 14 lakh students are beneficiaries of this scheme. A recent report indicates the Naan Mudhalvan scheme has significantly boosted student confidence and job prospects, especially in rural areas.
News Article:
Tamil Nadu Upskills Healthcare Students with Expanded “Naan Mudhalvan” Program
CHENNAI, November 23, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) is broadening its “Naan Mudhalvan” (I am First) initiative to provide specialized training for students in nursing and allied health sciences, aimed at bolstering their employability in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. The expansion, approved by the board, will commence with the upcoming academic session in November.
The program will focus on two key areas identified as crucial for success in modern clinical environments: communication and digital skills. According to Kranthi Kumar Pati, Managing Director of TNSDC, the courses are custom-designed based on feedback from MGR University, the Nursing Council, and other stakeholders.
“These are not generic modules,” Pati stated. “They are specifically tailored for hospital settings, with a strong emphasis on effective interaction with both doctors and patients.” The program will run for 40 hours for nursing and allied health students, and 20 hours for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students.
Recognizing Tamil Nadu’s prominence in medical tourism and the increasing opportunities for nurses abroad, the initiative aims to equip students with the skills needed to thrive both locally and internationally.
In addition to the expanded curriculum, the TNSDC has launched the “TNSkill Registry,” a portal designed to connect employers with graduates of the Naan Mudhalvan program. The portal allows students to upload their profiles, accessible to registered employers. If the student expresses interest in the opportunity, contact information will be shared. Employers are benefiting from the registry, which is free of cost and auto-validates data.
“It is consent based. The link to the registry is available on the Naan Mudhalvan portal,” Mr.Pati said.
Over 600 companies have already registered. Over 133 firms are from the Capital Goods and Manufacturing sector. There are employers spread across 30 sectors including textiles, life sciences, power, leather, telecom, BFSI and tourism among others. Currently, over 14 lakh students are beneficiaries of this scheme.
The move follows a recent report by the State Planning Commission, highlighting the positive impact of the Naan Mudhalvan scheme on student confidence and job prospects. The report found that 76% of engineering and 81% of polytechnic students felt the scheme had improved their job prospects, particularly in rural areas. The TNSDC is encouraging students to enroll on this portal, where over 58,000 students have registered.
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