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The Hindu
6 hours ago
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- The Hindu
98.3% of plea received from Corporations, 97.4% of plea received from Municipalities under Mudhalvarin Mugavari resolved, says Tamil Nadu government
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday listed out various measures undertaken by the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department for the welfare of people in the State. An official release said that the allocation of ₹9,011 crore has been made for 71 drinking water projects that would benefit 12.137 million people in four Municipal Corporations, 13 Municipalities, 49 Town Panchayats, and 10,565 rural habitations. It has allocated ₹1,777 crore for 17 Underground Sewerage Schemes in three Municipal Corporations, eight Municipalities, and six Town Panchayats. It has sanctioned ₹6,655 crore for drinking water works and park development in corporations and municipalities. Under the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme, ₹5,000 crore has been allocated to Municipalities and Town Panchayats, it said. Under the 'Namakku Naame' (Our Own Scheme), with an allocation of ₹582 crore and public contribution of ₹183 crore, various development works were underway, it said. Under the Urban Employment Scheme, job identity cards have been provided to 2,04,860 people with an estimated cost of ₹100 crore and 12,71,006 man days generated. Under the Solid Waste Management Action Plan, 42,225 individual household latrines (IHHL), 545 public toilets, 614 urinals, 154 micro composting centers and 561 material recovery facilities have been established. So far, in Municipalities and Corporations, under AMRUT 2.O, 446 underground sewage works, drinking water works, park development and water body restoration and improvement works have been completed in three phases at an estimated cost of ₹6,655 crore. Under the Smart Cities Mission, 11 Corporations have been developed at an estimated cost of ₹10,639 crore. Under the Infrastructure and Development Fund, 28 new bus stand projects have been approved at a project cost of ₹968 crore, and Trichy, Namakkal Corporations,Sankarankoil, Colachel, Gudalur (Theni), Melur Bus Stand have been completed and is in use. The works of the remaining bus stands are nearing completion, it said. Under the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme and Capital grant funds, 28 new bus stands and under the Capital Grant Fund, at an estimated cost of ₹279 crore,out of which three busstand works completed and remaining busstand works were in progress, it said. Under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, underground sewerage scheme works are underway in 14 Corporations at an estimated cost of ₹3,360 crore, it said. 'To prevent flood damage in the suburban Municipalities and Corporations of Chennai, stormwater drainage works with a length of 109.094 km have been completed at an estimated cost of ₹270 crore,' it said.A total of 177 new shelters have been constructed and are in use at an estimated cost of ₹97.70 crore under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission. Under the 'Mudhalvarin Mugavari' (Chief Minister's Address) scheme, out of 46,241 petitions received so far in Corporations, 98.3% have been resolved and out of 85,464 petitions received in Municipalities, 97.40% have been resolved, it said.
Hans India
10 hours ago
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- Hans India
TN showcases Rs 36,000 crore urban transformation drive as CM Stalin‘s Dravidian model of governance
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday released a detailed report highlighting its extensive urban development efforts under Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's 'Dravidian Model' of governance, stating that the state is witnessing rapid urbanisation through focused and inclusive infrastructure investment. According to the report, over Rs 36,000 crore has been committed to strengthening basic amenities across urban and semi-urban regions. Key among the initiatives is the implementation of 71 major drinking water supply projects at a cost of Rs 9,000 crore, benefiting more than 1.2 crore people across four Municipal Corporations, 13 Municipalities, 49 Town Panchayats, and over 10,000 rural habitations. To improve sanitation infrastructure, Rs 1,777 crore has been allotted for 17 underground sewerage projects, while another Rs 6,655 crore is being invested in the integrated development of water bodies and public parks. Highlighting the emphasis on connectivity, the report said the road infrastructure has seen a major push, with Rs 4,673 crore spent on upgrading over 9,000 km of urban roads, and Rs 3,057 crore sanctioned for 8,065 new roadworks. The government has also constructed 28 new bus stands and approved 99 more, with a total allocation of Rs 1,120 crore. Over 3.65 lakh streetlights and LED lighting systems have been installed across urban areas. Under the Smart Cities Mission, 11 Corporations are undergoing development with a total investment of Rs 10,639 crore. In suburban Chennai, more than 100 km of stormwater drains have been laid to mitigate urban flooding. To boost educational infrastructure, the report said that 1,384 new classrooms have been added in Corporation and Municipal schools, and 100 libraries and knowledge centres are being set up across the state. The Urban Employment Scheme has generated over 12 lakh man-days of work. The report also notes the commissioning of Tamil Nadu's largest desalination plant at Nemmeli, which will provide drinking water to around nine lakh people. In a move towards inclusive governance, new welfare schemes have been introduced to support sanitation workers in becoming entrepreneurs. The government's grievance redressal platforms -- Makkaludan Mudhalvar and Mudhalvarin Mugavari -- have resolved over 98 per cent of citizen petitions, the release added.
