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‘Amma Arogya Thittam' renamed ‘Nalam Kaakkum Stalin': EPS

1 2 Tuticorin: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday accused the DMK govt of renaming Amma Arogya Thittam, launched in 2016 by former chief minister J Jayalalithaa, as Nalam Kaakkum Stalin scheme. He was speaking at different places in Tuticorin district as part of his Makkalai Kappom Tamilagathai Meetpom campaign. At Tiruchendur, he charged the DMK govt with rebranding all AIADMK-era welfare schemes and claiming them as new achievements. "Under the AIADMK govt, weekly medical camps were held at upgraded primary health centres, offering 16 types of diagnostic tests. The DMK has changed the name and stuck a label on the same scheme. This is not innovation, but advertisement," he said. During his interaction with fishermen, salt pan workers, chamber of commerce, and truck owners, he said AIADMK govt acquired about 750 acres of land and allocated funds for expansion of Tuticorin airport. "That project is now being showcased as a DMK achievement," he said. The former CM said a trade centre would be established in Tuticorin once AIADMK returned to power, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo A new bridge would be constructed in the city and specific assistance would be extended to palm jaggery producers. A welfare board would be created for salt pan workers and they would get compensation during rainy days. Compensation for fishermen during the ban period would also be enhanced, he said. Palaniswami said farmers were complaining that desilting work remained incomplete at many places. He also criticised the DMK for dismantling single-window clearance for businesses. He said that under the AIADMK govt, monthly review meetings led by the CM were held to fast-track approvals. "This govt has abandoned that system, and industry is suffering," he said. Palaniswami also hit out at the DMK for mismanagement during Tuticorin floods in 2023. EPS began the day by offering prayers at Our Lady of Snows Basilica in Tuticorin. After speaking in Tiruchendur, he took part in campaign events at Srivaikuntam and Radhapuram constituencies. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !