Thoothukudi collector reviews development projects under 'Unagalai Thedi Ungal Ooril' programme
The collector inspected the newly-laid roads in Keezhakottai village under the Rural Development Department and Primary Health Sub Centre at Murudhan vazhvu village in the Ottapidaram taluk.
At the Primary Health Sub Centre, Mr. Elambahavath inquired about the availability of medicines and quality of treatment provided to the villagers by the medical staff. The collector also distributed various welfare schemes to the eligible beneficiaries from the village, including those under the 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Scheme'.
He further inspected the ongoing development works in the village under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, National Highways Department, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board.
The collector also visited the other villages including Keezhamangalam, Sillankulam and Pasuvanthanai, to inspect development activities in those regions.
Later, Mr. Elambahavath received petitions from the public at the Ottapidaram panchayat union office. At the meeting held at the same venue, Mr. Elambahavath directed officials from all the departments to ensure the timely and efficient implementation of welfare schemes in villages.
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