The Tamil Nadu Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women in Chennai to strengthen women's welfare, gender equality and inclusive development, focusing on gender-responsive governance, planning and budgeting aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Women will provide technical support, involving the Social Welfare and Women's Rights, Home, and Rural Development departments. A tripartite cooperation agreement was also signed with the OECD's Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) and the UNICEF Office of Innovation.