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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Association urges Madurai corporation to open school for special kids
Madurai: The Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) has urged Madurai corporation to establish a dedicated school for special children. At the association's conference in Madurai on Sunday, A Balamurugan, district secretary of TARATDAC, said, "There is no corporation-run special school in Madurai. Inclusive education infrastructure is essential, along with accessible toilets, reserved parking, and 5% shop allocation in corporation markets for disabled." Nearly 200 people from across the district took part in the meeting. While the association acknowledged that Madurai has made some progress in supporting persons with disabilities, it noted that basic facilities are still inadequate. Members pointed out that even dispersing disabled protesters becomes an ordeal due to the absence of a proper vehicle or support system. The association also sought monthly pension of 6,000 for all people with disabilities and 15,000 for bedridden individuals. "At present, most receive only 300 under the Indira Gandhi Pension Scheme," a member said, adding that financial stress forces many to compromise on their health and lodging. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pune: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo It also sought the removal of the 80% disability threshold for central assistance, arguing that many in the lesser levels of disability face serious hardship. TARATDAC also flagged concerns over accessibility at the Madurai railway station. "Wheelchairs must be available on platforms, and drinking water taps should be at usable heights," said a member. They also called for disability-friendly waiting halls and accurate medical certificates indicating the extent of disability. The association also sought free land pattas, priority housing under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme, 35kg of rice under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, a separate TNPSC exam, fee exemptions for disabled students in govt and aided colleges, and job reservations in public and private sectors.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister lays foundation for project works worth ₹4.22 crore in Salem
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran laid the foundation stone for works worth ₹4.22 crore and participated in the ground breaking ceremony for laying roads under the Chief Minister's Rural Road Development Scheme in eight places in Omalur Panchayat Union on Friday. At the function, Mr. Rajendran said roads were to be laid from Vellalapatti to Gopinathapuram via Nalukkalpalam and in Sakkarapatti village at ₹2.16 crore. Likewise, roads were to be laid from the Mankuppai panchayat office to Raja Thottam and from Mankuppai to Perumal Kovil Mandapam at ₹61 lakh. Similarly, roads were to be laid from Mokkarayankadu to Crusher and Kottamettupattti to Poolavari at ₹83.63 crore and from Kuppanur to Amarakunthi in Sikkampatti village at ₹25.94 lakh. Stating that 5,644 development works worth ₹344 crore were implemented in the Omalur panchayat union in the last four years, the Minister said that under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme, 121 beneficiaries received ₹3.75 crore and 267 beneficiaries received ₹1.57 crore under the Rural Buildings Maintenance and Renovation Scheme. Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, works worth ₹248 crore and under the panchayat union general funds, 397 scheme works worth ₹11.42 crore were carried out. Under the Chief Minister's Rural Road Development Scheme, roads worth ₹6.78 crore were laid in 18 places in the Omalur panchayat union, the Minister added. In the function, District Collector R. Brindha Devi and officials participated.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
223 people receive patta under Natham Land Tax scheme in Namakkal
District Collector Durgamoorthi, on Sunday (July 13, 2025), issued patta to 223 beneficiaries in Namakkal district under the Natham Land Tax scheme. In the function held at Konankipatti near Senthamangalam, the Collector and Rajya Sabha member K.R.N. Rajeshkumar distributed pattas worth ₹2.23 crore to the beneficiaries in the presence of Senthamangalam MLA K. Ponnusamy. At the meeting, Mr. Rajeshkumar said that under the Ungaludan Stalin scheme, 238 special camps will be held in the urban and rural areas of Namakkal district. Under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme, 6,500 beneficiaries received ₹3.50 lakh each for the construction of houses. The Natham Land Tax scheme beneficiaries can construct houses under Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme and get bank loans. At the Ungaludan Stalin special camps, beneficiaries can submit a petition to get the financial assistance for construction of houses. Namakkal is the first district in the State where 35,000 people have received patta under the scheme, Mr. Rajeshkumar added. Listing out the schemes implemented by the State Government, Mr. Rajeshkumar said that for the benefit of women, the government was implementing various welfare schemes, including Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai, free travel for women in government buses and Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, he added. District Revenue Officer R. Suman and officials participated in the event.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
DMK govt's flagship 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme nears 1 lakh homes milestone
The Kalaignar Kanavu Illam (KKI), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government's flagship rural housing scheme, is set to reach a major milestone, the completion of one lakh houses for the rural poor, within the next few weeks. As of now, a total of 81,811 houses have been fully completed under the scheme. An additional 18,071 homes have reached the roofing stage, while construction is underway on 118 others, which are expected to reach the roofing stage by July 20. Launched during the 2024–25 financial year, the KKI scheme aims to build one lakh houses annually for economically weaker sections in rural areas. The state government spent over Rs 3,039 crore for the scheme's implementation in its inaugural year. Progress continues into the current financial year as well. So far, 24 houses have been completed. Foundation and basement work has been completed for more than 90,000 houses, and 39,726 of them have progressed to at least the lintel stage. An additional Rs 673 crore has been spent so far this year to support construction activity. Each house built under the KKI scheme will have a minimum plinth area of 360 square feet, which includes a kitchen. Of this, at least 300 square feet will be built using reinforced cement concrete (RCC), ensuring durability. The cost of constructing each unit is Rs 3.5 lakh, which includes contributions from central schemes such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Through MGNREGS, each house accounts for 90 person-days of employment, while an additional 10 person-days are earmarked for the construction of an Individual Household Latrine (IHHL), supported under Swachh Bharat (Grameen) at a cost of Rs 12,000. A key requirement for eligibility is that beneficiaries must possess a land patta in their name. However, in cases involving landless yet eligible individuals, District Collectors have been authorised to issue pattas, thereby enabling their inclusion in the scheme. With rapid progress and committed funding, the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme stands as a symbol of the Tamil Nadu government's continued focus on improving rural housing and uplifting the living conditions of the underprivileged.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Kalaignar Kanavu Illam to soon touch key milestone with completion of 1 lakh houses in rural T.N.
The Kalaignar Kanavu Illam (KKI), a flagship scheme of the DMK government in the area of rural housing for the poor, is likely to touch a key milestone — the completion of one lakh houses — in a few weeks. As of now, 81,811 houses have been completed. In the case of 18,071 houses, at least the roof has been laid. As for the remaining 118 houses, action has been initiated to bring the construction up to the stage of roofing by July 20. Launched in 2024-25, the KKI envisages the construction of one lakh houses annually. A sum of over ₹3,039 crore has been spent for the previous year, 2024-25. As regards the houses sanctioned this year, 24 houses have been completed. For over 90,000 houses, the completion of the basement stage has at least been accomplished. Out of this, 39,726 houses have been provided at least with lintel. For the current year, an amount of ₹673 crore has been spent. Under the scheme, the minimum plinth area of every house is 360 sq. ft., including the kitchen. At least 300 sq. ft. will be covered with reinforced cement concrete. The unit cost of each house is ₹3.5 lakh, including the convergence with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to facilitate 90 person days for house construction. Ten person days will be accounted for individual household latrine (IHHL), which will come under the Swachh Bharat (Grameen) at the cost of ₹12,000. Every prospective beneficiary should hold a patta in his or her name. As for landless persons who are otherwise eligible, District Collectors have been issuing pattas so that such persons are included in the list of beneficiaries, an official clarified.
