Stalin said the move was dangerous to democracy, and that the Union government would be forced to answer to the people even if it made legislations against the states’ interests by using its majority. Saying the Bill was detrimental to federal principles and powers of the state governments, Stalin said the move was nothing but authoritarianism and usurped the rights of the state governments without regard to the democratic-parliamentary ethos or the Constitution of India. Tamil Nadu’s objectionĬhief Minister M K Stalin, who has been opposing the idea of a dam safety Act, issued a statement Friday, strongly condemning the Union government for not considering the interest of states. However, during deliberations by the Centre in 2016 to collect feedback from states on the Bill, then Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa had raised questions on the clause talking about the National Dam Safety Authority. Unsafe dams are a hazard and dam break may cause disasters, leading to huge loss of life and property,” said a June 13 statement, revealing the Cabinet approval for the enactment of the Bill. “Due to lack of legal and institutional architecture for dam safety in India, dam safety is an issue of concern. The Centre has presented the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 against the backdrop of over 5,200 large dams in India and about 450 dams under construction right now.
Most of the dams in India are constructed and maintained by the states, while some of the bigger dams are managed by autonomous bodies such as Damodar Valley Corporation or Bhakra Beas Management Board of Bhakra-Nangal Project. However, in the time of festivals or celebrations, Tamilians still prefer their traditional dresses.Click here for more Context of Dam Safety Bill In the modern era, Jeans, T-shirts, shirts, skirts and tops have also made their way into the dressing culture of Tamil Nadu. SourceThe traditional dresses of Tamil Nadu are famous in the world, for their grace and beauty. SourceTo complete the look, men apply Vibhuti along with sandal paste on their forehead while Kum-Kum is applied by women on their hands, feet and forehead. Apart from jewellery, women in Tamil Nadu love to decorate their hair with flower garlands, known as Gajras. Tamilians love gold and are known to possess great amounts of gold jewellery. Source Traditional AccessoriesThe traditional dressing of men and women in Tamil Nadu is incomplete without gold jewellery like necklaces, chains, payals, bangles, maang-tika and earrings. In early days Angavastram was used as upper clothing but now it is used above the shirt. It is a piece of cloth wrapped around the shoulders. Angavastram is another significant part of Tamil dressing. It is mostly worn with a shirt or Angavastra. This rectangular shape cloth is generally made with cotton. It is the traditional dress worn by men in marriages too. It is wrapped around the waist and thighs. Lungi is the most common bottom-wear for men in Tamil Nadu. Traditional Dresses for MenThe traditional dress of Tamil men is as elegant as the dress of women.
Salwar is a kind of loose trouser combined with a long top, known as a kurti or kameez. SourceThese days, Salwar Kameez has also become popular among women of Tamil Nadu. It is the symbol of young age and beauty of the Tamil girls. This half sari dress is the combination of a full-length skirt with a short blouse and a shawl known as Davani. SourcePavada is the dress adorned by Brahmin girls before getting married.
The length of sari usually ranges from five to six yards. The colour, texture and style of a Kancheepuram sari are quite different from North Indian saris. Kancheepuram sari is especially well known for its exquisite style. South Indian saris are famous across India for their intricate zari work. Sari is a dress which women wear in offices, temples, parties and marriages. The popular Tamil poetry Cilappatikaram portrays females in a sari. Traditional Dresses for WomenSari finds immense significance in the traditional clothing for women in Tamil Nadu. Let's find out more about Tamil Nadu attire. A wide variety of materials like cotton, chiffon, silk, crepe silk, organza, georgette, micro silk and pattola silk is used in the dresses of Tamil Nadu. One significant aspect of Tamil Nadu's rich culture is its traditional clothing, which symbolizes the cultural essence of this south Indian state. Located in the southernmost part of India, Tamil Nadu is a state famous for extravagant temples, delectable food and rich culture.