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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Nageswara Rao Park to be renovated at a cost of ₹11.64 crore
The Greater Chennai Corporation proposes to renovate the iconic K. Nageswara Rao Pantulu Park, popularly known as Nageswara Rao Park, in Mylapore under the Namakku Naame scheme at an estimated cost ₹11.64 crore. P.S. Kumaraswamy Raja, Premier of the Madras Presidency, inaugurated the park on October 20, 1949. The Corporation's publication, Caring for Chennai, notes that the park was once a waterbody, called Arathakuttai, and it was gifted to the civic body by private owners for development. The park was named after Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao, better known as Nageswara Rao Pantulu, a freedom-fighter and resident of the area. Raghunathan, a long-time resident of Mylapore, says the park was serene and calm those days. 'People of all age groups visit this park even now. The implementation of the Metro Rail project has made the park dusty. But I am sure after the renovation and the completion of the Metro Rail project, the park will be among the most attractive spots,' he says. According to the Corporation, the renovation will be completed in three months. It involves civil infrastructure upgrade, landscaping, installation of new fixtures, and development of pedestrian pathways and play areas. Baskar Seshadri, a social activist and resident of Mylapore, says the park needs attention in certain areas. 'There is no compound wall on the eastern side. While there is a gym, food kiosks, toilets, and seating are required. They could be located outside the park to prevent littering, without inconveniencing pedestrians,' he says.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
98.3% of plea received from Corporations, 97.4% of plea received from Municipalities under Mudhalvarin Mugavari resolved, says Tamil Nadu government
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday listed out various measures undertaken by the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department for the welfare of people in the State. An official release said that the allocation of ₹9,011 crore has been made for 71 drinking water projects that would benefit 12.137 million people in four Municipal Corporations, 13 Municipalities, 49 Town Panchayats, and 10,565 rural habitations. It has allocated ₹1,777 crore for 17 Underground Sewerage Schemes in three Municipal Corporations, eight Municipalities, and six Town Panchayats. It has sanctioned ₹6,655 crore for drinking water works and park development in corporations and municipalities. Under the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme, ₹5,000 crore has been allocated to Municipalities and Town Panchayats, it said. Under the 'Namakku Naame' (Our Own Scheme), with an allocation of ₹582 crore and public contribution of ₹183 crore, various development works were underway, it said. Under the Urban Employment Scheme, job identity cards have been provided to 2,04,860 people with an estimated cost of ₹100 crore and 12,71,006 man days generated. Under the Solid Waste Management Action Plan, 42,225 individual household latrines (IHHL), 545 public toilets, 614 urinals, 154 micro composting centers and 561 material recovery facilities have been established. So far, in Municipalities and Corporations, under AMRUT 2.O, 446 underground sewage works, drinking water works, park development and water body restoration and improvement works have been completed in three phases at an estimated cost of ₹6,655 crore. Under the Smart Cities Mission, 11 Corporations have been developed at an estimated cost of ₹10,639 crore. Under the Infrastructure and Development Fund, 28 new bus stand projects have been approved at a project cost of ₹968 crore, and Trichy, Namakkal Corporations,Sankarankoil, Colachel, Gudalur (Theni), Melur Bus Stand have been completed and is in use. The works of the remaining bus stands are nearing completion, it said. Under the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme and Capital grant funds, 28 new bus stands and under the Capital Grant Fund, at an estimated cost of ₹279 crore,out of which three busstand works completed and remaining busstand works were in progress, it said. Under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, underground sewerage scheme works are underway in 14 Corporations at an estimated cost of ₹3,360 crore, it said. 'To prevent flood damage in the suburban Municipalities and Corporations of Chennai, stormwater drainage works with a length of 109.094 km have been completed at an estimated cost of ₹270 crore,' it said.A total of 177 new shelters have been constructed and are in use at an estimated cost of ₹97.70 crore under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission. Under the 'Mudhalvarin Mugavari' (Chief Minister's Address) scheme, out of 46,241 petitions received so far in Corporations, 98.3% have been resolved and out of 85,464 petitions received in Municipalities, 97.40% have been resolved, it said.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Have you heard about a TN govt school where admissions are halted due to overwhelming response?
Panchayat Union Middle School in Chinnaveerampatti COIMBATORE: At a time when many govt schools are witnessing a decline in admissions, the Panchayat Union Middle School (PUMS) in Chinnaveerampatti near Udumalpet in Tirupur district has halted admissions to LKG and UKG classes due to overwhelming demand. The school enrolled 120 students in its kindergarten sections this academic year. Established in 1925, the school is celebrating its centenary in 2025. When Inbakkani took charge as headmaster in 2012, the school had only 160 students. Due to the consistent efforts of Inbakkani, the teaching staff members and the alumni association, enrollment steadily increased over the years, with the student strength now crossing 700. Speaking to TOI, Inbakkani said, "Immediately after I joined, I formed the alumni association in 2013. Through it, we appointed sanitary workers to maintain a clean campus and toilets." LKG and UKG classes were officially introduced in govt schools in Tamil Nadu in 2019 to boost elementary-level enrollment. However, the school introduced these classes in 2015 itself after obtaining special permission. "Parents supported the initiative wholeheartedly," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'With the help of CSR funds, we set up smart classrooms. We conduct annual day celebrations as a two-day grand event involving both students and parents. We also organise educational field trips every year. Extracurricular activities such as karate, bharatanatyam and silambam classes are also held regularly,' Inbakkani said. Based on the growing student strength, the school management committee (SMC) appointed additional teachers, including a dedicated computer science teacher. Under the Namakku Naame scheme, Rs 35 lakh was raised through public contribution. In 2022, the school constructed 12 new classrooms at a total cost of Rs 1.50 crore. 'Despite this, we still need additional classrooms and teachers. We have requested the school education department to provide more teaching staff members and funds for infrastructure expansion,' he said. "Due to these sustained efforts, students from villages located more than 10 km away are now enrolling here. Of the 700 students currently enrolled, only 200 are from Chinnaveerampatti. The remaining students come from nearby villages like Padayachipudur, Myvadi, Ponneri and Udumalpet town," he added.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indoor stadium remains incomplete in Pudukottai for eight years
Athletes in Pudukkottai have urged the State government to complete the long-stalled construction of a multipurpose indoor stadium at the district sports ground, which remains unused for the past eight years. The stadium project was sanctioned in 2017–18 with an initial estimated cost of ₹1.5 crore to construct a facility measuring 16 metres in breadth and 30 metres in length. It was part of a larger initiative by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) to establish Multipurpose Indoor Stadiums in 20 districts, each with a budget of ₹1.5 crore. However, during a review led by the then Collector S. Ganesh, it was decided to scale up the structure to 30 metres by 60 metres, at a revised cost of ₹4.62 crore, to meet international standards. The additional funds were to be mobilised through public contributions. Following this, the Public Works Department (PWD) awarded the construction contract and work commenced. A sum of ₹1 crore was collected from the public and contributed through the State's Namakku Naame scheme, under which the government matches contributions in a 1:2 ratio. While the core building structure was completed, funds under the scheme were not released, leaving the project without essential installations such as doors, windows, and sports infrastructure. Despite being envisioned as a world-class facility, the indoor stadium project remains incomplete. Sources said, the stadium can seat up to 1,000 spectators and is intended to support a wide range of indoor sports, including volleyball, basketball, badminton, boxing, and taekwondo. It is equipped to host international-level shuttle tournaments with space for eight badminton courts, and features removable flooring to accommodate up to four volleyball courts and other team or individual sports. Planned amenities include separate toilet blocks for men and women, dressing rooms for women athletes, and four administrative rooms. A recent visit by the State Legislature's Public Accounts Committee, headed by MLA K Selvaperunthagai, expressed dissatisfaction over the delay. The project was also flagged in a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. When contacted, a senior official from the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare said the indoor stadium was constructed by the PWD, while the Namakku Naame contributions were handled by the Rural Development Department. 'Due to the involvement of multiple departments, the ₹3 crore matching grant under the scheme was never released,' the official explained. The official added that the ₹1 crore collected from the public has since been reimbursed to the contractor, along with the originally sanctioned ₹1.5 crore. A fresh proposal seeking ₹4.66 crore to complete the remaining works and install training infrastructure has been submitted to the government. 'Work will resume once financial approval is obtained,' the official said.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Monitoring officer reviews desilting and widening of waterbodies in Kanniyakumari
Kanniyakumari District Monitoring Officer Hanish Chabbra conducted a meeting with the department officials on Wednesday to assess the progress of desilting and widening of waterbodies, being carried out across the district. During the meeting Mr. Chabbra informed that Kanniyakumari district comprises a total 724 waterbodies. Among them Agasteeswaram taluk has six, Thovalai 52, Kalkulam 239, Thiruvattar 99, Vilavancode 233 and Killiyoor has 95 waterbodies. Of these 443 water bodies are managed by the Water Resource Department, 234 by town panchayats and 47 by village panchayats. He emphasised the desilting of these waterbodies through joint efforts involving government, NGO's and farmers associations under schemes such as 'Namakku Naame.' He noted that such efforts would benefit farmers significantly and help improve the groundwater level. Additionally, Mr Chabbra pointed out that proper maintenance of waterbodies would prevent flooding in residential areas during disasters. He instructed that all waterbodies must be cleared of debris, bushes and encroachments before the onset of monsoon. Executive Engineers of the Public Works Department have been assigned the responsibility of regularly monitoring these water bodies. Also by doing this, water was prevented from entering residential areas during disaster times and these waterbodies should be monitored by the executive engineers of the PWD department. All the waterbodies must be cleared of debris, bushes and encroachments before the onset of monsoon. He also directed the officials to permit farmers to take topsoil from tanks during the desilting process, as it would be useful for agricultural purposes. District Collector R. Alagumeena, District Revenue Officer J. Balasubramanian, Padmanabhapuram Sub Collector Vinay Kumar Meena and other officials were present at the meeting.
