- The 133-feet tall Thiruvalluvar statue is located in the sea near Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.
- Former Chief Minister Karunanidhi unveiled this statue on January 1, 2000.
- The Tamil Nadu government is currently celebrating its Silver Jubilee.
Chief Minister Announcements:
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- Thirukkural-related intellectual competitions will be conducted annually in 133 higher education institutions.
- The last week of December will be celebrated as Thirukkural Week.
- Kanyakumari will be upgraded to a Municipal Corporation.
Inaugurations and Events:
- CM Stalin inaugurated a Glass Bridge between Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue.
- On the second day of the Silver Jubilee celebrations, he inaugurated exhibitions displaying Thirukkural palm leaves, books, e-books, and statues of Thiruvalluvar.
- CM laid the foundation for the Silver Jubilee arch which will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 1.45 crore.
- Prizes were distributed to winners of Thirukkural competitions for school and college students.
