The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) is set to expand its flagship Naan Mudhalvan programme to students pursuing Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, to enhance employability in the healthcare sector.
As part of this new initiative, students will receive specialised training in communication skills and digital skills — two competencies increasingly critical in today’s clinical environments.
“We held multiple rounds of discussions with MGR University, the Nursing Council and several other stakeholders and have introduced these courses based on their collective feedback. These are not generic modules — they are custom-designed for hospital settings. The stakeholders were involved throughout the curriculum finalisation,” Kranthi Kumar Pati, Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) said. “Our board has approved this,” he added.
These courses are tailored specifically for hospital environments, focusing on how students should interact effectively with both doctors and patients, Mr. Pati explained. “Tamil Nadu is a major hub for medical tourism, and our nurses increasingly explore opportunities abroad as well. So, this will help them,” he noted.
