Construction of 2,498 houses under ‘Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme under way in Mayiladuthurai
The scheme, announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in the State Assembly for the year 2024–25, aims to construct one lakh concrete houses across Tamil Nadu in the first phase. In Mayiladuthurai, the project is being implemented through the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, with work orders sanctioned in November 2024.
As part of the scheme, each beneficiary is provided financial assistance of ₹3.5 lakh, disbursed in three phases, for constructing a 360 sq ft house. Beneficiaries can choose from four approved design models according to their preference.
'The beneficiary selection process was based on earlier surveys conducted under Kalaignar Veedu Vazhangum Thittam(KVVT) to identify eligible families living in huts. Priority is given to non-government employees, with a reservation ratio of 40% for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and 60% for other communities. Persons with disabilities and former military personnel are also eligible under the scheme.' said an official.
The construction targets for different blocks in the district include 550 houses in Mayiladuthurai block, 450 in Sirkazhi, 450 in Kuthalam, 548 in Sembanarkoil, and 500 in Kollidam, covering a total of 2,498 houses.
Of these, 733 houses have been fully completed, and payments have been settled for these units. Officials said they are working towards completing the remaining houses within the next two months.
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