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The Hindu
12-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Chennai Deputy Mayor inspects works at Marina Beach
Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar on Friday inspected the proposed renovation of the pathway for persons with disabilities at Marina Beach, and reviewed the ongoing works to acquire Blue Flag certification by the Greater Chennai Corporation. According to a press release, he also reviewed the progress of works being carried out under the Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE) Scheme for an estimated cost of ₹6 crore at the Marina. The works include installation of surveillance towers, shaded seating areas, rest zones, changing rooms, toilets, drinking water stations, seating for elderly persons, play equipment for children, lifeguard towers, CCTV cameras, first-aid centres, ramps for persons with disabilities, a designated selfie point, and an arched entrance. Elected representatives and officials were present at the inspection.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TN eyes schemes with USD 410mn funding from World Bank
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said the state will be implementing several schemes with additional funding of USD 410 million from World Bank through loans. He said this after inaugurating the Bank's expanded Global Business Centre in Taramani in Chennai which is now its largest office outside Washington. Stalin said the funds would support a range of important schemes, including WE-SAFE, a new initiative focused on women's employment and safety, the Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE) project and the second phase of the Tamil Nadu Pudhu Vazhvu project, aimed at rural development and poverty reduction. He said seven major programmes with World Bank's funding of a total of USD 1.12 billion is currently under implementation, which act as an example of long, sustained collaboration. He views the state's relationship with World Bank as extending far beyond conventional financial support, the CM said. 'This is not just about loans — it is a partnership in technology, policy-making, and knowledge,' he noted. Stressing on the need for World Bank's support in Tamil Nadu becoming a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030, measures to address climate change, and achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Stalin, however, said there are also some challenges involved.
