{
  "id": 8745726,
  "title": "Village knowledge centre inaugurated in Villupuram district",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/village-knowledge-centre-inaugurated-in-villupuram-district",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T18:43:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/village-knowledge-centre-inaugurated-in-villupuram-district/article71487748.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Village Knowledge Centre inaugurated in Villupuram district\n\nMinister for Social Justice, Vanni Arasu, officially opened a village knowledge centre (VKC) on Saturday in Munnur near Marakkanam, Villupuram district. The facility, built at a cost of ₹1.31 crore, will be maintained by the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Corporation. Its primary purpose is to offer skill training, digital literacy, and community-based learning to residents, with a focus on Adi-dravidar youth.\n\nFunded by the NABARD scheme, the centre comprises an administrative office, skill training hall, computer lab, library, training rooms, instructors' office, and toilets. Additionally, it will serve as a venue for self-help groups to hold regular meetings.\n\nVillupuram Collector, Sheik Abdul Rahman, attended the inauguration. The Village Knowledge Centre is expected to significantly improve access to education, skills training, and economic opportunities for the local community.",
  "summary": "Officials said the Village Knowledge Centre would play a crucial role in enhancing access to education, skills training, and economic opportunities for the local community",
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    "Village Knowledge Centre inaugurated in Villupuram district",
    "Minister Vanni Arasu officially opened the facility",
    "Centre aims to provide skill training and digital literacy"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}