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New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Rope car project at Yelagiri gains steam, ministers pitch for more funds to boost tourism
TIRUPATTUR: Efforts are under way to complete the construction of a rope car at Yelagiri Hills by joining hands with a private organisation, Tourism Minister R Rajendran said on Sunday. He was speaking at the Kodai Vizha (Summer Festival), which returned this year after a gap of six years. The festival was inaugurated by Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports Minister E V Velu and Tourism Minister R Rajendran. Welfare measures worth Rs 1.33 crore were distributed to 37 beneficiaries on the occasion. Speaking at the event, Minister Velu said, 'Yelagiri is often called the 'Nilgiris of the poor'. While the real Nilgiris attracts tourists from other states and even abroad, Yelagiri remains a destination mainly for poor and ordinary people. I request the tourism minister to sanction substantial funds and projects — beyond just a rope car — to develop Yelagiri on par with the Nilgiris so that more tourists will visit.' He further noted that although the state government allocates funds for people-centric schemes, budgetary support for tourism remains limited. 'However, if you pursue this sincerely, central government projects through the Tourism Department can also be secured,' he added. The ministers also inaugurated a flower show at the nature park and a shop run by women's self-help groups at the boathouse. Athletes who secured the top three positions in various sporting events received awards and certificates. District Collector K Sivasoundaravalli presided over the function.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi launches work on Phase 3 of Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday (May 1, 2025) inaugurated the work on the third phase of the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road project (CPRR), undertaken by the State Highways and Minor Ports Department, at a cost of ₹2,689.74 crore. The CPRR is being implemented to address the rapidly rising traffic woes in Chennai and improve connectivity for vehicles from southern parts of Tamil Nadu to Ennore and Kattupalli Ports, and neighbouring States to enhance industrial and commercial growth, a release said. The CPRR project, covering 132.87 km, is designed as an access controlled six-lane carriageway with two-lane service roads on either side, integrated with an Intelligent Transport System (ITS). The third phase spans 30.10 km from the Tiruvallur Bypass to Sriperumbudur. Under this, four bridges and one railway over bridge would be constructed. As of now, 35% of the work under Phase 1 of the project — extending from Ennore Port to Thatchur — and 65% of the work under Phase 2 — covering Thatchur to the start of the Tiruvallur Bypass — have been completed, the release added. Phase 4 covers 23.80 km from Sriperumbudur to Singaperumal Koil. This section has already been constructed with State funds. Preparation of a detailed project report to upgrade the section is under way. Phase 5 covers 28.24 km from Singaperumal Koil to Poonjeri Junction near Mamallapuram, and land acquisition work is on. Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports E.V. Velu and Minister for Minorities Welfare S.M. Nasar, among others, were present.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Udhayanidhi launches work on Phase 3 of Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday inaugurated the work on the third phase of the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road project (CPRR), undertaken by the State Highways and Minor Ports Department, at a cost of ₹2,689.74 crore. The CPRR is being implemented to address the rapidly rising traffic woes in Chennai and improve connectivity for vehicles from southern parts of Tamil Nadu to Ennore and Kattupalli Ports, and neighbouring States to enhance industrial and commercial growth, a release said. The CPRR project, covering 132.87 km, is designed as an access controlled six-lane carriageway with two-lane service roads on either side, integrated with an Intelligent Transport System (ITS). The third phase spans 30.10 km from the Tiruvallur Bypass to Sriperumbudur. Under this, four bridges and one railway over bridge would be constructed. As of now, 35% of the work under Phase 1 of the project — extending from Ennore Port to Thatchur — and 65% of the work under Phase 2 — covering Thatchur to the start of the Tiruvallur Bypass — have been completed, the release added. Phase 4 covers 23.80 km from Sriperumbudur to Singaperumal Koil. This section has already been constructed with State funds. Preparation of a detailed project report to upgrade the section is under way. Phase 5 covers 28.24 km from Singaperumal Koil to Poonjeri Junction near Mamallapuram, and land acquisition work is on. Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports E.V. Velu and Minister for Minorities Welfare S.M. Nasar, among others, were present.
