The mascot 'Thambi' is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting 'Vanakkam'.
In New Delhi, the 2nd edition of the Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Scheme, DSDP has held in which the top 30 districts of the region were recognized for their unique best practices in skill development.