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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chennai corporation to set up EV charging stations at 15 locations across city
With the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) steadily rising in Chennai, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has launched a fresh initiative to boost EV charging infrastructure across the city. Recognising the growing need for accessible public charging stations, the civic body is set to install charging points at 15 prominent locations spanning all 15 zones of the Corporation. The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited had earlier requested the identification of suitable government-owned lands in high-traffic areas for this purpose. Responding to the proposal, the GCC has earmarked beaches, parks, playgrounds, gardens, lakesides, and other vacant government lands within its jurisdiction for the installation of EV charging stations. Key locations chosen for the project include the Chennai Egmore National Art Gallery, Magaral Park in the Ambattur zone, and Chetpet Eco Park and Bougainvilla Park in the Anna Nagar zone. In the Teynampet zone, charging points will be set up at Semmozhi Park, Nageswara Rao Park, and the Marina Beach parking area. In the Adyar zone, charging stations will be installed at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple parking lot, Thiruvanmiyur Beach parking, and Besant Nagar parking. Two additional locations have been identified in the Kodambakkam zone - Somasudharam Ground and the Chennai Corporation playground. The move comes amid a noticeable rise in EV adoption, especially among lower-middle-class and middle-class residents, many of whom are switching to e-bikes. Several councillors, during a recent Chennai Corporation Council meeting, expressed support for offering public EV charging services free of cost, citing the financial benefit it would provide to working-class commuters. However, Chennai Mayor R. Priya clarified that while the initiative to establish charging points is moving ahead, the Corporation has no plans to provide free charging services. "Fifteen locations have been finalised, and the work to install the infrastructure will begin soon. But charging will not be free," she said, addressing suggestions made during the council discussions. The upcoming EV charging network is expected to significantly improve convenience for electric vehicle users in the city, while supporting Tamil Nadu's broader push toward sustainable urban transport solutions.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Free skill training for women; 7.5cr allocated
Chennai: To empower women through self-employment opportunities, Greater Chennai Corporation has announced free skill development training programmes. The training will cover a range of in-demand skills, including tailoring, embroidery, Aari work, beautician courses, and computer-based accounting software. These programmes aim to enhance the employability and entrepreneurial capabilities of women across the city. During the budget session for the financial year 2025-26, mayor R Priya announced that free skill development classes will be conducted for women. "As per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlined for the initiative, one training centre will be established in each of the 15 zones. A budget allocation of 50 lakh/zone has been made, amounting to a total of 7.5 crore for the entire project," said a senior official with the corporation. He added that the initiative is expected to equip thousands of women in Chennai with necessary skills to start their own ventures or seek gainful employment. The training will be provided free of cost. The corporation set a total of 880 training hours. Of this, tailoring and Aari classes will comprise 270 hours, beautician courses 240 hours, and Tally courses 370 hours. "Through skill development courses, women will be able to start their own businesses as tailors or beauticians, which will help support their families, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds," said the official. The corporation will soon release the detailed schedule and enrolment procedures for interested participants.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Special wheelchairs, two more play areas for Marina beach
1 2 3 Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation plans to procure mechanized wheelchairs for individuals with disabilities as part of the Blue Flag initiative at Marina beach. These wheelchairs are specially designed to move with ease on sand. Apart from that, two more children's play areas will soon be added under the initiative. "Although a ramp is already there, it does not extend all the way to the sea. These mechanized wheelchairs, which can move on sand, would be a welcome addition, especially for children who have never had the chance to visit the beach," said GCC commissioner J Kumaragurubaran. The civic body first plans to purchase two beach wheelchairs at an estimated 1.15 lakh each. More wheelchairs would be procured as the number of beachgoers grows in the future. In addition to this, facilities such as a meditation room, changing room, breastfeeding room, and a clothing storage area will also be built. The beach is expected to be opened for the public by the end of June. "Once the project is completed, it will be handed over to an operations and maintenance contractor. It will be a maintenance-based scheme and free for the public to visit. A dedicated worker will be assigned to maintain cleanliness," added Kumaragurubaran.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
GCC to track street and pet dogs with microchips, app, and catcher tools in ₹5.2 crore project
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has begun a project to identify and keep track of community dogs in the city. It has tasked a vendor to design and implement a software platform and mobile application for the purpose. For a total cost of ₹5.20 crore, the company will also supply implantable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) microchips and maintain the system for a period of five years. The platform would also collect data pertaining to pet dogs, which already have a space on a GCC portal. The application will integrate a State-level dashboard, local body dashboards, mobile tools for dog catchers, a public pet licensing portal, and veterinarian access modules. According to sources in the GCC, the system will support real-time updates, health tracking, cruelty case monitoring, and sterilisation records, with dynamic filtering and exportable reports. The injectable RFID microchip, measuring approximately 12 mm in length and 2.1 mm in diameter, is made of biocompatible glass and conforms to ISO standards. It carries a unique identification code and is to be implanted using a syringe included in the sterilised pack. For every 2,500 microchips procured, one RFID reader will be supplied at no additional cost. The software must incorporate existing pet licensing data from the GCC portal and be hosted on a cloud platform. A training programme covering all stakeholders is included in the implementation. The contractor is required to complete the system deployment within 90 days and continue maintenance and updates for the five-year period.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
GCC to issue NOCs for pattas to families living on poramboke land in 65 locations
CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has passed a resolution approving the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for 65 locations identified across the city to facilitate the distribution of housing land titles (patta) to families who have been residing for over 10 years on government poramboke lands. The list of approved 65 locations for NOC issuance spans various city zones, including ward 22 in Madhavaram village, ward 16 in Mathur, ward 83 in Korattur, ward 182 in Perungudi, and ward 189 in Sholinganallur. 'With the GCC now issuing the NOCs, the next steps will be undertaken by the district administration to provide housing land titles to the identified families,' a senior corporation official told TNIE. The resolution follows a government order issued in February, which allows the regularisation of residential encroachments and issuance of free house site pattas. A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister M K Stalin in January had decided to give approval for the regularisation scheme. Under the scheme, those residing on land classified as both unobjectionable poramboke lands and certain categories of objectionable poramboke lands will benefit. All hoarding permits to be issued online Effective May 21, all applications seeking permission for erecting hoardings in corporation limits must be submitted online through the GCC website, according to a release. The submission, processing, and approval of applications will all be done through the online system. The applications will be processed by the respective zonal team and forwarded to the traffic police for NOC. The proposals are then placed before the Single Window Approval Committee, which meets once every month. Applications approved by the committee will be digitally communicated to the applicants. Upon receipt of the payment online, the final approval will be issued.
