28-04-2025
Kanimozhi evaluates progress of development schemes in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi Lok Sabha member Kanimozhi Karunanidhi chaired the review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) held here on Monday to assess various projects being implemented through Central and State government schemes.
During the meeting, the MP examined the implementation of key initiatives and development programmes being implemented through the Ministry of Rural Development, such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Prime Minister's Housing scheme, Swachh Bharat Movement, Jal Jeevan Scheme, Member of Parliament's Local Area Development Scheme, National Rural Livelihood Mission, Smart City Mission, National Social Assistance Programme and National Rural Drinking Water Programme, among others.
She also assessed the progress of projects being implemented by Integrated Child Development, Highways, Public Health and Preventive Medicines, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Departments.
Ms. Kanimozhi analysed the current status of the welfare measures and development projects in the district. She further advised the officials to expedite the ongoing development works, ensuring the welfare of the people was prioritised and the projects were completed on time. She emphasised that the schemes should be implemented while carefully considering the needs and demands of the people.
Earlier, under the Department of Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, 30 beneficiaries were provided with tri-scooters worth ₹30.54 lakh. Additionally, under the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, work orders for the construction of houses under Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme, amounting to ₹1.05 crore were issued to 30 beneficiaries.
Medical equipment worth ₹24 lakh were provided to Srivaikundam Government Hospital and Urban Primary Health Centre in Thoothukudi for accurate and rapid hearing assessment of newborns.
Thoothukudi District Collector K. Elambahavath, Corporation Commissioner L. Madhubalan, Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy, and Additional Collector (Development) R. Ishwarya were present at the meeting.
