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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
TN showcases Rs 36,000 crore urban transformation drive as CM Stalin‘s Dravidian model of governance
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday released a detailed report highlighting its extensive urban development efforts under Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's 'Dravidian Model' of governance, stating that the state is witnessing rapid urbanisation through focused and inclusive infrastructure investment. According to the report, over Rs 36,000 crore has been committed to strengthening basic amenities across urban and semi-urban regions. Key among the initiatives is the implementation of 71 major drinking water supply projects at a cost of Rs 9,000 crore, benefiting more than 1.2 crore people across four Municipal Corporations, 13 Municipalities, 49 Town Panchayats, and over 10,000 rural habitations. To improve sanitation infrastructure, Rs 1,777 crore has been allotted for 17 underground sewerage projects, while another Rs 6,655 crore is being invested in the integrated development of water bodies and public parks. Highlighting the emphasis on connectivity, the report said the road infrastructure has seen a major push, with Rs 4,673 crore spent on upgrading over 9,000 km of urban roads, and Rs 3,057 crore sanctioned for 8,065 new roadworks. The government has also constructed 28 new bus stands and approved 99 more, with a total allocation of Rs 1,120 crore. Over 3.65 lakh streetlights and LED lighting systems have been installed across urban areas. Under the Smart Cities Mission, 11 Corporations are undergoing development with a total investment of Rs 10,639 crore. In suburban Chennai, more than 100 km of stormwater drains have been laid to mitigate urban flooding. To boost educational infrastructure, the report said that 1,384 new classrooms have been added in Corporation and Municipal schools, and 100 libraries and knowledge centres are being set up across the state. The Urban Employment Scheme has generated over 12 lakh man-days of work. The report also notes the commissioning of Tamil Nadu's largest desalination plant at Nemmeli, which will provide drinking water to around nine lakh people. In a move towards inclusive governance, new welfare schemes have been introduced to support sanitation workers in becoming entrepreneurs. The government's grievance redressal platforms -- Makkaludan Mudhalvar and Mudhalvarin Mugavari -- have resolved over 98 per cent of citizen petitions, the release added.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
21,361 petitions received in 55 Makkaludan Mudhalvar camps in Namakkal, says Minister
Adi Dravidar Welfare Minister M. Mathiventhan said that 21,361 petitions were received through the 55 special camps conducted on Tuesday under the Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme. The camps were held at Vagurampatti, Komarapalayam, Selur, Vadakaraiyathur, and Pudhupuliyampatti in the district on Tuesday. The Minister participated in the camps and received petitions from the public, and distributed welfare assistance worth ₹69 lakh to 213 beneficiaries. Speaking in the camps, Mr. Mathiventhan said that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has implemented numerous welfare schemes for the people. 'The Chief Minister implemented the Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme to change the conventional practice of people approaching government offices to submit their grievances, by having government officials reach out to the people. In Namakkal district, the camps are to be held in three phases and from February 21, 2025, to date, 55 camps have been conducted and 21,361 petitions have been received from the public. Through these camps, 44 services related to 15 government departments were provided to the people,' the Minister added. Explaining the schemes implemented in Namakkal district under the DMK regime, Mr. Mathiventhan said that from 2021 to 2025, at Vagurampatti panchayat, 65 project works worth ₹2.69 crore, 199 project works worth ₹4.14 crore in Komarapalayam panchayat, 179 project works worth ₹6.70 crore in Selur panchayat, 314 project works worth ₹13.08 crore in Vadakaraiyathur and 41 scheme works worth ₹1.76 crore in Pudhupuliyampatti panchayat under various schemes were implemented. In the camps, District Collector S. Uma, Namakkal MP V.S. Matheswaran, MLA P. Ramalingam, Namakkal Corporation Mayor D. Kalanithi and officials from concerned departments participated.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. will include left-out beneficiaries in Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the Assembly on Friday that the government would take steps to take in all eligible beneficiaries left out of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam. A monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 is being given to nearly 1.14 crore women under the scheme. However, several requests have been made to the government to include those who left out of the scheme. 'Under the 'Makkaludan Mudhalvar' scheme, we are continuously acting on the petitions received from members of the public. Starting from June, we will commence the fourth phase of the scheme and camps will be conducted at 9,000 locations. Then, eligible beneficiaries who have been left out of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam will definitely be taken in,' he added.
