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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Elderly people, disabled get ration items at their doorstep in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: Chief Minister M K Stalin virtually launched the 'Thayumanavar' scheme in the city on Tuesday to provide ration commodities at the doorsteps of senior citizens aged above 70 years and disabled people. As part of the launch ceremony, city mayor R Ranganayaki distributed ration goods to the elderly and disabled people of ward 44 at Saibaba Colony at their doorsteps in the presence of corporation commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran, district revenue officer Dr M Sharmila and other officials. In Coimbatore district, about 1,235 distribution teams have been formed to cover nearly 89,023 beneficiaries attached to the 1,401 ration shops under the scheme. The door delivery of ration commodities would benefit nearly 21,70,454 people across the state. Expressing relief, K Sarasvathi, 83, who received the essentials from the officials, said, "With my broken legs, I am unable to walk long distances. I was depending on my nephew or others in the area to buy essential items from the ration shop. There were times when I didn't get any help. Now, I don't have to depend on others to buy ration items, thanks to the 'Thayumanavar' scheme." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo Muthamma, 86, of Karuppusamy Street at Saibaba Colony, who could barely hear, was in tears after receiving her kit at her doorstep. She said, "My son, who used to get things for me, met with an accident two weeks ago. Since I suffer from low blood pressure, I sometimes faint and hence cannot travel alone. I was worried about whom to approach for support to get the essentials from the ration shop. Thanks to the CM for introducing such a scheme that exclusively addresses the elderly and the disabled. " Imrannazeer Hussain, a disabled youth, also received the ration kit from the officials at his doorstep. Commenting on the scheme, his father Hussain said, "Until now, either I had to take leave or get permission from work to buy essentials from the ration shop. This scheme is very much a benefit to the families like us." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UGD, water supply projects unsustaibale without tax, says Coimbatore corporation
Coimbatore: Corporation commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran on Friday said the tax demand for underground drainage (UGD) and water supply projects was essential to secure loans from the World Bank and outline future developments. At the council meeting on the day, most of the councillors, including those from the ruling party and the opposition, urged the civic body to cancel the previous resolution revising the deposit and monthly tariff for the UGD and water supply connections. The corporation commissioner, however, told the councillors that the projects were unsustainable without tax demands. "These two projects were implemented by procuring a partial amount as a loan from the World Bank. Maintenance of these projects will require funds. The tariff announced is common for all corporations across the state." Accepting the objections from the councillors, mayor R Ranganayaki said the matter would be discussed at the next council meeting, The AIADMK councillors, meanwhile, opposed the resolution to find contractors to maintain the 16 indoor stadiums in the city and fix a user fee of Rs75 per month. D Ramesh, councillor from ward 90, said, "To date, all these stadiums were maintained by the resident's welfare associations or other welfare boards in the locality. They are in good condition. If these get to the hands of contractors, they will end up like the parks and other infrastructure in the city without much maintenance. " AIADMK councillors R Prabhakaran and Ramesh later staged a walkout, raising slogans against the DMK govt. The mayor subsequently suspended the two AIADMK councillors for the next two council meetings as a disciplinary action.
