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The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Thoothukudi students receive uniforms and books on reopening day
Following the end of summer vacation, schools reopened across Tamil Nadu on Monday. In Thoothukudi Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan inaugurated the distribution of school uniforms, textbooks and education materials to the students of government and aided schools. At the inaugural event of the initiative held at Toovipuram Corporation Primary School, District Collector K. Elambahavath presided over the event. Speaking at the event the minister said, 'For the academic year, the Chief Minister has instructed that new textbooks, uniforms and other educational materials must be distributed to students on the first day of school in all government and aided schools.' In line with this directive, all the related departments have collaborated to ensure the distribution of materials on the first day of the school, she added. She added that the Tamil Nadu government continues to give priority to education and a budget allocation of Rs 45,000 crore has been made to the education sector for the current year. Thoothukudi Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy, Corporation Commissioner L. Madhubalan, District Chief Educational Officer Ganeshamoorthy and other officials were present at the event.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister inaugurates fishnet mending and auction halls funded by NTPL's CSR initiative
Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowermen P. Geetha Jeevan inaugurated the newly constructed fishnet mending hall and auction hall at Inigo Nagar in Thoothukudi on Saturday. These infrastructure developments were implemented under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL) at a total cost of ₹56.91 lakh. The CSR project also included the installation of 20 solar powered LED street lights to improve the lighting in the area and enhance safety during night-time activities. The fishnet mending hall was built at a cost of ₹16.78 lakh, while the auction hall was constructed at a cost of ₹16.77 lakh. Additionally, ₹23.36 lakh was allocated for setting up 20 solar LED lights, each with a capacity of 60 watts, strategically installed to benefit the fishing hamlet. In a statement, the NTPL management expressed its happiness to contribute to the welfare of the fishing community. 'The company is delighted to hand over the infrastructure development works worth ₹56.91 lakh, undertaken as part of its environmental and rural development activities. These projects are expected to significantly benefit the fishermen residing in and around Inigo Nagar,' the statement added. K. Anandaramanujam, Chief Executive Officer, NTPL and other officials from NTPL and Fisheries Department were present.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
New scheme rolled out in 22 villages across Thoothukudi district to benefit farmers, agri sector
Following the launch of 'Uzhavarai Thedi Velanmai-Farmers' Welfare' scheme by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai on Thursday, P. Geetha Jeevan, Minister of Social Welfare and Women Environment, highlighted the benefits of the scheme at an event organised at the K. Subramaniyapuram village under the Jegaveerapandiyapuram revenue village of Ottapidaram taluk. Speaking at the even, the minister said that the government had been taking various measures for the benefit of farmers. In line with these efforts, the newly launched the 'Uzhavarai Thedi Velanmai-Farmers' Welfare' scheme aims to uplift the agricultural sector and safeguard the farmers' welfare. The scheme has initially been implemented in 22 villages across Thoothukudi district, with two villages selected from each region. She underscored the TN government's efforts to increase agricultural production and enhance farmers income, highlighting the importance of integrating government schemes with modern technologies to benefit the farming community. 'It is noteworthy that in the 'Uzhavarai Thedi Velanmai-Farmers' Welfare' scheme, where officials of the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, Cooperative departments and scientists from the respective universities will directly visit the farmers and will provide suggestions, assess technological requirements and outline the schemes for them,' noted Ms. Geetha Jeevan. She added that the scheme will eventually be rolled out across 479 villages in Thoothukudi district. Thoothukudi District Collector K. Elambahavath, Vilathikulam G.V. Marknadeyan and other officials were present at the event.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Thoothukudi gets government working women's hostel
The coastal town of Thoothukudi, attracting women across Tamil Nadu and other States, as they work in government and private sector, got its government working women's hostel on Wednesday The working women's hostel, established by the Department of Social Welfare at Teachers' Colony here, can accommodate 18 guests, who have to pay ₹2,000 a month. Minister for Social Welfare P. Geetha Jeevan said working women would be allowed to stay in the government working women's hostels, christened 'Thozhi', on a monthly and even daily basis, and women having kids would also be allowed to stay with their children. As 13 working women's hostels had been established in 11 districts across Tamil Nadu so far, a total of 1,300 women working in various places after leaving their home towns had been guaranteed safe and pleasant stay. Moreover, similar facilities to come up at Thiruvannamalai, Hosur, St.. Thomas Mount in Chennai, on an outlay of ₹35 crore and ₹107.95 crore had been allocated in the current fiscal for establishing working women's hostels in 10 more places, Ms. Geetha said. These hostels have been equipped with biometric attendance, CCTV cameras, wifi, water from reverse osmosis plants, televisions, food, round the clock security etc. Since Tamil Nadu has more number of working women in the country, the Tamil Nadu government was creating these hostels across the State to ensure their safe stay, said Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi, who also handed over sewing machines to 50 women on the occasion. District Collector K. Elambahavath, Corporation Commissioner L. Madhubalan, Mayor Jegan Periyasamy and District Social Welfare Officer Premalatha were present.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kanimozhi inaugurates new facility for patient attendants at Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital
Thoothukudi Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi inaugurated a new facility for patient attendants at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (TKGMCH). The initiative aims to ease the challenges faced by family members who stay with patients admitted in the hospital for extended periods. The new facility constructed at a cost of ₹49 lakh funded by Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation, is designed to address the challenges faced by patient attendants, ensuring they have a place to stay while supporting their friends and relatives during the hospitalisation. Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan president over the event. Thoothukudi Corporation Commissioner Jegan Periyasamy and Commissioner L. Madhubalan were also present at the event, highlighting the overall environment at the hospital. Ms. Kanimozhi also inspected the newly inaugurated hall and ensured the arrangements made for the attendants. Following the inauguration, the hospital's management hosted an International Nurses Day celebration. During the event certificates of appreciation were awarded to the nurses who served for 25 years and 30 years in the hospital. A candle light pledge ceremony was also held where participants took the nurses day oath. The event was attended by Additional Collector (development) R. Ishwarya, Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital Dean G. Sivakumar, Resident Medical Officer Silas Jeyamani and other officials and staff from TKGMCH.
