GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ADI DRAVIDAR & TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT

Empowering Communities • Enabling Equality
Oath of Office
"I shall work towards social justice, equality and empowerment of all."
HELPLINE
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About Department

Learn about our vision, organizational structure and leadership message

Administration

Department Leadership

Leading the Department towards social justice, empowerment and inclusive development.

Minister
Hon'ble Minister

Thiru M. VANNI ARASU

Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare & Tribal Welfare

ACS
Secretary

Dr. N. SUBBAIYAN, IAS

Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department.

Director
Director

Thiru K. SENTHIL RAJ, IAS

Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare Department.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

A Tamil Nadu where Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities enjoy equal access to education, economic opportunity and social dignity, free from discrimination and deprivation.

Our Mission

To ensure the rapid and sustainable development of Adi Dravidar and Tribal people through scholarships, hostel facilities, housing schemes, economic development programs and strict enforcement of protective legislation.

Organization

Administrative hierarchy of the Department

  • 1 Hon'ble Minister - Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department
  • 2 Secretary, Department Secretariat
  • 3 Director, Directorate of Adi Dravidar Welfare
  • 4 Additional / Joint Directors
  • 5 District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officers (38 Districts)
  • 6 Block / Taluk Welfare Inspectors & Field Staff