Advancing climate-resilient public health

systems in Tamil Nadu!

The Tamil Nadu National Health Mission (NHM) engaged with SELCO Foundation (SF) to explore collaboration opportunities for strengthening decentralised renewable energy (DRE) systems across the state. NHM has identified five key areas where SF’s support is sought.

Under the first initiative of technical assistance for the development of the new DRE systems tender and vendor selection process, SF has begun its advisory role and submitted comprehensive technical specifications for inclusion in the upcoming tender.

Additionally, NHM has requested SF’s support in conducting assessments of 189 solar‑powered health facilities under the Technical and Knowledge Advisory portfolio. Tele‑assessments are currently underway, and the Technical Team has planned an on‑site visit to Krishnagiri district to advance the next phase of evaluation. The NHM has also approved the implementation of 10 Model Health Centres, with project activities scheduled to commence in April 2026.