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India Today
06-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Fact Check: No Panchayat Polls in J&K yet, FAKE notification goes viral
A notification announcing the schedule for Panchayat Polls in Jammu and Kashmir has gone viral on social media. The document, allegedly from the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, claims that elections will be held after November shared the photo of the document on social media, claiming that the local body polls were going to be held in the Valley after almost eight India Today Fact Check found that this notification is fake. To date, no such announcement has been made by the Chief Electoral Office of Jammu and ProbeLooking closely at the viral notification, we noticed that the word 'facilitate' was incorrectly written as 'pacilitate' in the third point, which is highly unlikely in any government notification. A keyword search to confirm whether any schedule of the Panchayat Polls for Jammu and Kashmir had been announced also yielded no the viral image using Google Lens led us to a post, dated August 5, from the official account of the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, which debunked this notification with the caption: "Fake news alert."India Today Fact Check also reached out to a senior official in the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department of Jammu and Kashmir, who confirmed that the State Election Commission is the only competent authority to notify a schedule for Panchayat elections. He added that no such timeline had been officially announced yet. He also said, "The public is advised not to fall prey to such misinformation. Circulating fake government orders is a punishable offence under the Information Technology Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code."It is worth noting that in July 2023, the State Election Commission of Jammu and Kashmir hinted that the Panchayat polls could be held in October that year. Later, however, it was postponed, and in October 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir government extended the mandate of the Local Bodies, hinting that the Panchayat and urban local body elections would be also found the official notification of the announcement of the 2018 Panchayat Elections in Jammu and Kashmir on the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer. A comparison of both notifications is it is clear that the viral notification is fake.- EndsTune InMust Watch Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Minor irrigation tanks across T.N. undergo major revival; NGO partnerships boost efforts
In its efforts to rejuvenate minor irrigation tanks across Tamil Nadu, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department has launched large-scale restoration projects and partnered with voluntary organisations in various districts. Of the nearly 5,000 minor irrigation tanks proposed to be rejuvenated at an estimated cost of ₹500 crore, the department has started works on nearly 3,260 tanks under the State fund. A total of 706 minor irrigation tanks are being restored through voluntary organisations at a cost of ₹45.39 crore. The comprehensive restoration efforts aim at enhancing the storage capacity of the water bodies by desilting and deepening them, strengthening of bund and using innovative technologies to recharge groundwater and treat sewage entering tanks, said officials. In Chengalpattu district, which is dotted with numerous water bodies, about 200 of the total 500 tanks have been taken up for revival under 'Mission Blue-Green Chengalpattu'. Officials of the District Rural Development Agency, Chengalpattu, said some of the water bodies have not been dredged for nearly two decades. 'We are open to voluntary organisations seeking no-objection certificates for the rejuvenation of 388 tanks. The district administration has collaborated with the Environmental Foundation of India (EFI), a non-governmental organisation, to rejuvenate and enhance the storage capacity of 100 minor irrigation tanks. We review the progress of the works periodically,' said an official. Some of them belong to the Water Resources Department and support both agrarian and drinking water needs. On innovative methods used in revival efforts, an official said the tank in Mannivakkam Tamaraithangal, a rootzone plant, which is a natural method to treat wastewater, has been added to filter domestic sewage and recharge groundwater. The DRDA expects to complete the works, which aim at a significant increase in storage capacity, by early October. Residents like P. Viswanathan of Chitlapakkam, however, wanted a complete survey of water bodies and their catchment areas to be done to prevent misuse. Besides updating tanks' records, restoration efforts should be sustained to benefit farmers and residents, he said. Arun Krishnamurthy, founder, EFI, said nearly 165 tanks are being revived across T.N. 'We are aiming for quantum-based restoration, demarcate the boundary, and remove impediments. The excavated silt is being used to strengthen bund and create nesting islands.' Those tanks, particularly in flood-prone zones, are being provided with recharge boxes and recharge injection wells to harness more water. In 25 water bodies, including Keelkattalai lake, solar powered aerators are being provided to improve water quality. Works are already being executed in water bodies, including Ozhhalur Kadaperi, Polambakkam periya eri, Arasankazhani, Kalvoy Raman eri, Rathinamangalam eri and Sonalur Thangal. Similar works are being implemented in districts like Erode, Sivagangai and Tiruvallur, he said.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TN sanctions ₹8,000 crore for rural roads, scales up village infrastructure initiatives, ET Infra
Advt Advt Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the development of 20,000 km of rural roads for ₹ 8,000 crore under the Mudalvarin Grama Saalaigal Membattu Thittam (MGSMT), the Chief Minister's Rural Roads Development to a state government release highlighting the achievements of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin approved the improvement of 20,000 km of rural roads under the scheme. So far, 9,690 projects covering 12,572 km have been completed at an estimated cost of ₹4,609 on another 6,671 km of roads is underway at a cost of ₹3,529 crore under the scheme, which was launched in under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam Scheme -- launched with the goal of creating a hut-free Tamil Nadu by 2030 -- the state government has sanctioned ₹ 7,000 crore to build two lakh houses within two these, 72,081 houses have been completed, with the remaining at various stages of construction. The scheme also provides for bank loans of up to ₹ one lakh for beneficiaries in need of additional the repair of rural houses built under various government schemes prior to 2000-01, the government has allocated₹ 1,041.32 crore in 2024-25 to renovate 1.48 lakh the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), implemented with 60 per cent funding from the Union government and 40 per cent from the state, around 4,182 km of 947 roads and 83 new bridges have been taken up at an estimated cost of ₹ 3,061 addition, over 500 km of 283 roads and 308 bridges have been completed for Rs 1,182 crore under the NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development government has also undertaken renovation works at Periyar Memorial Samathuvarpurams at a cost of ₹ 261 crore. Further, development works have been carried out in 10,187 village panchayats under the Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam, with an allocation of ₹ 4,277 crore.
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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Over 72,000 houses built under Tamil Nadu scheme to make state 'hut-free'
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday informed that 72,081 houses have been built under 'hut-free Tamil Nadu by 2030' programme, and the construction of the remaining houses was under progress. During the Budget for 2024-25, the government announced the 'noble goal' of creating a 'hut-free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, and that eight lakh concrete houses would be built in rural areas to replace huts. An assistance of Rs 3,50,000 each was provided to the beneficiaries under the scheme. Nearly Rs 7,000 crore was sanctioned for the construction of two lakh houses in two years (2024-25 and 2025-26). "So far, 72,081 houses have been completed. The construction of the remaining houses is in various stages of progress," the government said in a release here. Provisions have also been made for the needy beneficiaries to receive loan assistance of up to Rs one lakh through banks. On the repair and reconstruction of houses in seven districts affected by cyclone and floods in 2023, the release said Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered to sanction Rs 168.14 crore to reconstruct 3,591 fully damaged houses at an estimated cost of Rs 4 lakh each and to repair 1,057 partially damaged houses of upto Rs 2 lakh each. Out of a total of 4,648 houses sanctioned, 4,159 houses were completed and the construction of the remaining 489 houses was under progress. "M K Stalin assumed office as Chief Minister in 2021. Various schemes implemented through the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department such as Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam, Kalaignarin Kannavu Illam, Namakku Naame Thittam, Sanitation schemes, and drinking water connection schemes have elevated rural areas in Tamil Nadu on par with urban areas, making the state a pioneer for other Indian states," the release said. "It is a well-known fact that Tamil Nadu consistently receives awards from the Union Government and accolades from the media," it added. Following the footsteps of late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Stalin is implementing various progressive schemes for the advancement of rural areas in Tamil Nadu, including roads, drinking water schemes, housing, and Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram (Periyar Memorial Equality Villages). "These schemes serve as a guide for other Indian states," the release stated and highlighted the numerous schemes. Under the Chief Minister's initiative to improve rural roads in Tamil Nadu (Mudalvarin Grama Saalaigal Membattu Thittam) introduced during 2022-23, Stalin sanctioned the improvement of 20,000 kms of rural roads for Rs 8,000 crore. So far, 9,696 road projects covering a length of 12,572 km have been improved at an estimated cost of Rs 4,609 crore. Further, 6,671 Kilometers of roads are being improved at an estimated cost of Rs 3,529 crore. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao bats for simplification of building construction rules
Minister in charge of Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Gundu Rao, stated on Wednesday that people are facing difficulties in obtaining permission for building constructions, including those for houses, due to stringent rules. He added that he would take up the matter with Urban Development Minister B. S. Suresh and urge him to simplify the rules. Speaking at a programme organised at the Sullia Urban Development Authority building, the Minister said that the public and elected representatives have brought to his notice that the construction of buildings and houses is getting delayed due to issues related to the registration of sites/land, obtaining khata, approving building plans, and single-site approval. Mr. Rao said that he will discuss the matter with the Urban Development Minister and urge him to modify the department's rules to enable applicants to obtain permissions in a hassle-free manner. The Minister stated that issues, including the disputes related to revenue and forest land, are causing delays in urban development authorities approving site permissions. Both the revenue and forest departments should conduct joint inspections and surveys to address problems faced by the authorities, he added. Mr. Rao stated that files relating to the grant of land under Section 94(C) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, should not be delayed for 'unnecessary' reasons. Earlier, Mr. Rao inaugurated the new sub-divisional engineering office building of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department at Sullia, as well as the Block Public Health Laboratory and mortuary at Sullia Taluk Hospital. He also inaugurated the new office building of the Range Forest Officer, Department of Social Forestry, in Sullia, as well as the new office building of the Sullia Urban Development Authority. Sullia MLA Bhagirathi Murulya was present.
