The Tamil Nadu Urban Employment Scheme (TNUES) was initiated as a pilot livelihood intervention to offer employment opportunities at basic minimum wages within specific Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). A recent rapid assessment conducted by the State Planning Commission in February 2023 focused on Greater Chennai Corporation (2 zones), Coimbatore (1 zone), Tirunelveli (1 zone), 4 Municipalities, and 11 Town Panchayats. The study’s objectives were to evaluate the scheme’s on-the-ground impact, identify implementation factors, and address design gaps, with the overarching goal of assessing the potential for scaling up the program.
