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The Hindu
a day ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
District Monitoring Officer assesses monsoon preparedness in Krishnagiri
District Monitoring Officer Shilpa Prabhakar Satish chaired a review meeting and ascertained the monsoon preparedness at the Collectorate in Krishnagiri. The Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation assessed the preparedness for the monsoon and the disaster management and relief capabilities under various departments. Addressing the line departments, Prabhakar Sathish advised the officials to draw up plans for vulnerable areas and assess remedial measures for areas that were prone to flooding. The officials were instructed to inspect all water channels and arrange for desilting. The line departments were asked to coordinate with each other, assess the causes for inundation and draw up measures for water drainage. Earlier, Prabhakar Sathish reviewed the various flagship programmes and schemes. She reviewed the number of petitions received under the Mudhalvarin Mugavari Scheme, the number of petitions processed and resolved, and the number of petitions that were pending before the respective departments. also reviewed the housing constructions under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme, and instructed officials for periodic review of progress of constructions.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM inaugurates infrastructure projects at Oddanchatram
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹41.12 crore in Oddanchatram in Dindigul district via video conference. The Chief Minister inaugurated Gandhi Market commercial complex in Oddanchatram built at a cost of ₹2 1.25 crore, the girivalam path of Kulanthai Velappar Temple laid at a cost of ₹18.64 crore and the new panchayat office building at Keeranur built at a cost of ₹1.23 crore. The infrastructure projects in Oddanchatram were inaugurated in the presence of Food and Civil Supplies Minister R. Sakkarapani, Dindigul MP R. Sachithanantham, Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan and other government officials. Speaking at the inauguration in Oddanchatram, Minister Sakkarapani said that the State government was implementing various welfare schemes for the benefit of the people. He said that construction of 10,000 houses were underway under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme. A new building for the Arts and Science College in Kallimandayam was being constructed at a cost of ₹15 crore, a new building for the Women's Arts and Science College in Ambilikkai was being constructed at a cost of ₹25 crore and a new building for an Industrial Training Institute in Virupatchi was constructed at a cost of ₹5 crore, he said. The competitive training examination centre at Kalanjipatti was established for the benefit of the students and many students had succeeded in the examinations. The Cauvery Combined Drinking Water Scheme was being implemented to provide drinking water to every household. Tenements were being constructed in Keeranur and Oddanchatram under the Urban Livelihoods Mission, the Minister said. Apart from these projects, a garbage dumping yard, sewage treatment plant and road repair works were also being carried out, he said, adding that vehicles were being provided for garbage collection. A new building for Oddanchatram Government Hospital was being constructed at a cost of ₹25 crore, he said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
State to build one lakh houses under 3,500 cr scheme for hut-dwellers
Chennai: The state has issued detailed guidelines to identify beneficiaries and construct houses for those currently living in huts under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The govt has allotted 3,500 crore to build one lakh houses. As per the guidelines issued by the rural development and panchayat raj department, only households with patta, ownership documents, and legal inheritance will be eligible for the scheme. A recent survey identified around eight lakh huts in the state. All houses on objectionable poramboke land, huts occupied by tenants, huts used for commercial purposes, huts with RCC, metal sheet roofs, and occupants who own a house elsewhere will not be eligible for the scheme. An official said each house will have a minimum plinth area of 300sqft and will have a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet, and tiled roof, with water and power connections. "In grouped areas, the govt will also provide infrastructure such as roads, street lights, drinking water facilities, and public toilets. The walls will be rose blush in colour, camouflage brown in the middle, and armour-coloured joineries," said the official. An assistance of 12,000 will be provided under the Swachh Bharat Mission to every household to construct toilets in the case of individual habitations. The scheme was originally launched as the Kalaignar Veedu Vazhangum Thittam in 2010. The govt is also facilitating the PM-Janman scheme to construct houses for nomads and scheduled tribes, said officials. "The goal is to ensure that there are no encroachments, and everybody gets a hygienic habitat."
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Implementation of drinking water, road projects being given priority, says Minister at gram sabha meeting
Implementation of drinking water projects, road facilities and other basic amenities were discussed at the gram sabha meeting held on Thursday at Alamarathupatti Panchayat in Attur Panchayat Union in Dindigul district. Minister for Rural Development I. Periyasamy, who presided over the meeting, said that the State government was implementing various welfare schemes for the benefit of the public. The roads in Dindigul district were being improved in a phased manner and necessary steps were being taken to improve roads in both urban and rural areas. Under Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme the government had sanctioned the construction of one lakh houses. In Dindigul district, the construction of the houses were underway. To meet the drinking water needs of the people of Attur, Nilakottai and Dindigul, a project has been proposed to bring water from Vaigai river at an estimated cost of ₹589 crore, he said. The Minister also administered a pledge at the meeting to protect girl children and educate girl children. He said that girl children should not be discriminated against and should be given adequate support to pursue higher education. In Theni district, Theni Collector Ranjeet Singh presided over the gram sabha meeting held at Karunakkamuthanpatti Panchayat in Cumbum Panchayat Union. The Collector said that the main objective of the gram sabha meeting was to identify the basic requirements of the people, discuss it with the people and take necessary steps to implement it. He said that considering the welfare of the children, the government was implementing various schemes and providing scholarships to students. Every student should pursue higher education, he said, adding that there should be no dropouts. He urged the parents to send their children to schools and support their children in achieving their goals. Child marriages should be prevented, the Collector said and urged the public to immediately inform the district administration if they had any information regarding child marriage.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Housing construction begins for Irular families in Mannur after three years, with funding from TAHDCO
CHENNAI: Three years after 44 Irular tribal families in Sriperumbudur taluk were given land titles in Mannur village, the Kancheepuram district administration has finally initiated construction of houses by conducting a Bhumi pooja last week. These families are currently living in hutments near waterbodies without access to electricity, basic sanitation, and in constant fear of attacks by snakes or bugs. Since November 2021, 88 families who were awarded land titles have been waiting for the district administration to construct homes for them. A senior official from the Tamil Nadu's Tribal Welfare department confirmed that the construction would begin in a week at two sites - at Mannur, near the office of a global logistics firm, and Katrambakkam. 'The funds for construction would be availed from the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO) under the Tholkudi scheme for tribals,' the senior official said. The assurance comes as a great relief to the Irular families as there were talks of the houses being constructed under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme, where the beneficiaries would have to contribute a portion of the funds. The officials have promised to start construction of the homes on May 1 and complete it by October before the North-East Monsoon, said Kavitha Thandoni, President of Sriperumbudur Irular Makkal Nala Sangam (Peoples welfare organisation), and daughter of one of the beneficiaries at Mannur village. The announcement comes following regular protests in front of local taluk officials last month due to their alleged indifference in the issue. They had also met with Tamil Nadu Tribal Welfare director S Annadurai to highlight their grievances.
