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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Ministers inspect medical camps under Nalam Kakkum Stalin scheme in Salem and Namakkal
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran and Adi Dravidar Welfare Minister M. Mathiventhan inspected the special medical camps under the Nalam Kaakkum Stalin scheme conducted in Salem and Namakkal districts respectively on Saturday (August 2, 2025). Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the special camps under the scheme across the State through video conferencing on Saturday. Following this, Mr. Rajendran inspected the medical camp held at Kamarajar Girls Higher Secondary School at Manakkadu in Salem. Speaking to the reporters, the Tourism Minister said the camp provides various check-ups, including blood check-ups and ECG, free of cost. Seventeen specialists from various departments offered their services. Check-ups for echocardiogram, X-rays, and ultrasound scans recommended for people by doctors were also conducted in the camp. Likewise, the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Card and medical certificates were provided for the differently-abled. In Salem, three medical camps will be conducted for each block and a total 60 camps will be conducted in 20 blocks. In Salem Corporation, these camps will be conducted in four places, the Minister added. Mr. Rajendran distributed welfare assistance worth ₹1.25 lakh to the differently-abled in the presence of District Collector R. Brindha Devi, MPs T.M. Selvaganapathi and S.R. Sivalingam, MLA R. Arul, Mayor A. Ramachandran and officials from departments concerned. In Namakkal district, Mr. Mathiventhan inspected the medical camp held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Mohanur along with District Collector Durgamoorthi, MPs KRN. Rajeshkumar, V.S. Matheswaran and MLA P. Ramalingam. The Minister said that 45 medical camps will be conducted under the Nalam Kaakkum Stalin scheme in 15 blocks in Namakkal.
The Star
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
NCT Alliance gets nod at Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards
From left: Datuk R. Rajendran, chairman of CSR Malaysia; Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development; Datuk Yap Fook Choy, group executive director of NCT Alliance; Lee Seng Chee, co-chairman and managing editor of CSR Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: NCT Alliance Bhd was recently honoured at the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2025 for its continuous contributions towards shaping an inclusive and sustainable nation. The awards ceremony at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, was officiated by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development. Receiving the 'Company of the Year in the Property Developer' category for Outstanding Community Spirit Award, NCT was singled out for its multifaceted strategic, community-centric ESG initiatives implemented across various states. The Group in 2024 had invested over RM690,000 in corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavours underpinned by a robust ESG governance framework and supported with sincerity, consistency, and a deep commitment to helping local communities advance. Datuk Sri Yap Ngan Choy, NCT Alliance's executive chairman and group managing director said: 'This recognition is a clear reflection that our long-term investment in building communities has far-reaching impact and is aligned with progress that is grounded in responsibility, inclusivity, and value creation. "Guided by our 2025–2029 2/3 ESG Roadmap, we remain focused on uplifting families and individuals, and take pride in knowing that sustainability principles are also embedded in every aspect of how we design, develop and deliver products for the long term.' Organised by CSR Malaysia in collaboration with Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility Malaysia Welfare Society, the awards showcase how exemplary Malaysian corporations and NGOs are progressing meaningfully and serving as change agents to boost Malaysia's socio-economic development through CSR.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister lays foundation for project works worth ₹4.22 crore in Salem
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran laid the foundation stone for works worth ₹4.22 crore and participated in the ground breaking ceremony for laying roads under the Chief Minister's Rural Road Development Scheme in eight places in Omalur Panchayat Union on Friday. At the function, Mr. Rajendran said roads were to be laid from Vellalapatti to Gopinathapuram via Nalukkalpalam and in Sakkarapatti village at ₹2.16 crore. Likewise, roads were to be laid from the Mankuppai panchayat office to Raja Thottam and from Mankuppai to Perumal Kovil Mandapam at ₹61 lakh. Similarly, roads were to be laid from Mokkarayankadu to Crusher and Kottamettupattti to Poolavari at ₹83.63 crore and from Kuppanur to Amarakunthi in Sikkampatti village at ₹25.94 lakh. Stating that 5,644 development works worth ₹344 crore were implemented in the Omalur panchayat union in the last four years, the Minister said that under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme, 121 beneficiaries received ₹3.75 crore and 267 beneficiaries received ₹1.57 crore under the Rural Buildings Maintenance and Renovation Scheme. Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, works worth ₹248 crore and under the panchayat union general funds, 397 scheme works worth ₹11.42 crore were carried out. Under the Chief Minister's Rural Road Development Scheme, roads worth ₹6.78 crore were laid in 18 places in the Omalur panchayat union, the Minister added. In the function, District Collector R. Brindha Devi and officials participated.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
With photo/Minister distributes welfare assistance to over 100 beneficiaries in Salem
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran distributed welfare assistance to 111 beneficiaries, based on their petitions submitted in the special camps conducted under the Ungaludan Stalin scheme in Salem, on Thursday (July 24, 2025). Under the scheme, a special camp was conducted at the Nehru Auditorium for areas that come under Ward 45 of the Salem Corporation. A camp was also conducted at the community hall in Omalur town panchayat, on Thursday. Tourism Minister inspected the two camps along with District Collector R. Brindha Devi. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Rajendran said that a total of 432 special camps, including 168 in urban areas and 264 in rural areas, are to be held under the scheme in Salem. People residing nearby are able to receive services from departments from these camps. In the camps conducted on Wednesday (July 23, 2025), a total of 2,366 petitions were received demanding to resolve issues related to various departments and 3,475 petitions were submitted by women seeking monthly assistance under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme. On Thursday, camps were also conducted at Chettichavadi, Sankagiri, Periyavadagampatti, and Kuppanur in the Sankagiri panchayat union, Mr. Rajendran added. Stating that action will be taken based on the petitions submitted by the people within 45 days, the Minister said in the camp conducted at Nehru Auditorium , 102 people received property tax orders, and seven received birth certificates. At the camp held in Omalur, two persons with disabilities received hearing aid and a tri-cycle, the Minister added. During the Minister's inspection, Mayor A. Ramachandran, Corporation Commissioner M. Elangovan, local body representatives, Corporation officials, and officials from departments concerned also participated.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
11,188 women submitted petitions for Magalir Urimai Thogai in four days in Salem, says Minister
As many as 11,188 women had submitted petitions seeking Magalir Urimai Thogai in the special camps conducted under the Ungaludan Stalin scheme in the past four days in Salem, said Tourism Minister R. Rajendran on Tuesday (July 22, 2025). The Minister inspected the camp under way in a marriage hall at Ammapet in the city on Tuesday. He distributed welfare assistance to 17 persons based on their petitions. Mr. Rajendran told reporters that 432 special camps, including 168 in urban areas and 264 in rural areas, would be held till November 30 in the district. The Chief Minister had ordered that the issues mentioned in the petitions should be resolved within 45 days. In the special camps held in the district from July 15 to 18, a total of 11,188 petitions were submitted for Magalir Urimai Thogai and 9,840 petitions regarding other services, the Minister added. Stating that basic amenities were being provided for people coming to the camps, the Minister said the camps were held in Ammapet, Thalavaipatti, Tharamangalam municipality, Konganapuram town panchayat, Kolathur panchayat union, and Nangavalli panchayat union. In the camp held in Ammapet, seven persons received orders for drinking water connections, three for name change in property tax, and four received birth certificates, the Minister added. District Collector R. Brindha Devi and Corporation officials were also present during the Minister's inspection.
