Anganwadi centres inaugurated in Thoothukudi
Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan inaugurated two newly constructed anganwadi centre buildings at a cost of ₹42 lakh in Thoothukudi.
The centres were established through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund of L&T's Prayas Charitable Trust. The buildings were constructed at Threspuram's Mettupatti and Ambedkar Nagar areas under the Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation.
Collector K. Elambahavath, Corporation Commissioner L. Madhubalan, Revenue Divisional Officer M. Prabhu amongst others were present at the event.
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