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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Distribution of ration goods at doorsteps begins in Dindigul district
Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy and Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani inaugurated the 'Thayumanavar Scheme' in Dindigul district, on Tuesday. The objective of the scheme is to deliver the essential commodities through the ration shops to the senior citizens above the age of 70 and the differently abled at their doorstep, according to a press release. Minister Periyasamy launched the scheme in the presence of Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan in Neelamalaikottai panchayat and Minister Sakkarapani launched the scheme in Koothampoondi panchayat. Under the scheme, a total of 64,190 ration card holders will be benefited in the district.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ungaludan Stalin scheme: ‘over 300 petitions processed on first day in Krishnagiri'
Nine new women's-only 'Vidiyal' bus services on new routes were introduced and flagged off by the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani here on Thursday (July 31, 2025). Flagging off the new buses and routes, Mr. Sakkarapani said, the new bus routes and 'Vidiyal' services were introduced across the State to increase the percentage of women's hassle-free access to the public transport services. Earlier, Mr. Sakkarapani inspected the special camps under the Ungaludan Stalin scheme that was under way at Kattiganapalli panchayat and reviewed the processing of the petitions. Speaking about the camps, Mr. Sakkarapani said, 288 camps are scheduled to be held in Krishnagiri, which includes 55 camps in urban areas and 173 camps in rural areas. Highlighting the time-bound manner of processing applications, Mr. Sakkarapani stated on day one of the camp, a total of 308 petitions were processed . As of date, 42 special camps witnessed a receipt of 32,133 petitions across the district. The received petitions will be processed within a period fo 45 days. Urging those eligible for income assurance under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, the Minister said the applications for the same were issued only in these camps and not elsewhere. Earlier, Mr. Sakkarapani also reviewed the arrangements ahead of the scheduled visit of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to Hosur in the third week of August. He reviewed the progress of the projects and schemes sought to be launched by the Chief Minister.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
New bus routes, eight buses for women flagged off in Hosur
New bus services for extended routes and eight new 'Vidiyal' buses for women were flagged off by Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani from Hosur bus stand in the district on Wednesday (July 30, 2025). The bus service from Hosur to Nandimangalam has been extended up to Mavathur, and the service from Hosur to Denkanikottai has been extended up to Government Arts and Science College. Flagging off the extended service routes, , Minister Sakkarapani said, over 2,426 people and two villages will be benefitted. In addition, eight new women-only 'Vidiyal' buses were also flagged off replacing the old buses. Earlier, Mr. Sakkarapani launched various welfare schemes at a cumulative cost of ₹13.49 crore. This included schemes and development works in Thally, Shoolagiri, and Vepanapalli Unions, respectively. Mr. Sakkarapani also inspected the Andhivadi sports stadium complex, which is scheduled to host Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's visit next month. A review meeting with the line departments was also chaired by the Minister at the Collectorate in the evening.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Health and Wellness centres inaugurated in Dindigul
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, through video conference, inaugurated Primary Health Centres (PHC), Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHC) and Wellness Centres in Dindigul district on Thursday. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani and others were present during the inauguration of the Primary Health Centre in Markampatti in Oddanchatram in Dindigul district. The Chief Minister inaugurated 208 Urban Health and Wellness Centres and 50 Primary and Urban Health Centres across Tamil Nadu through video conference from Chennai. In Dindigul district, PHCs were opened at Markampatti, Adalur, Pandrimalai and Urban Primary Health Centre was inaugurated in Kodaikanal. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Sakkarapani said that the new PHC at Markampatti was constructed at a cost of Rs.1.20 crore. Work was underway to improve infrastructure facilities at Oddanchatram Government Hospital at a cost of Rs.25 crore., he said. Education and healthcare were the two eyes of the government and there was focus on the two sectors, he added.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. delegation urges Centre to implement Market Intervention Scheme for mango farmers
A delegation from Tamil Nadu, led by Food Minister R. Sakkarapani, met Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Wednesday, urging the Centre to implement the Market Intervention Scheme (a component of PM-AASHA) to support mango farmers in the State who were severely affected by falling prices. The delegation handed over a letter from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, highlighting the plight of mango growers in the State who have been severely impacted by a sharp drop in procurement prices. DMK MPs Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and Tiruchi Siva, along with MLAs D. Mathiazhagan, Y. Prakash, and senior officials, were part of the delegation. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mr. Sakkarapani said the delegation had submitted a series of demands, including implementation of MIS to protect farmers' interests and release of pending subsidies to the Department of Food. He pointed out that the procurement price for mango pulp had fallen by ₹5 per kg.
