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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM inaugurates infrastructure projects at Oddanchatram
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹41.12 crore in Oddanchatram in Dindigul district via video conference. The Chief Minister inaugurated Gandhi Market commercial complex in Oddanchatram built at a cost of ₹2 1.25 crore, the girivalam path of Kulanthai Velappar Temple laid at a cost of ₹18.64 crore and the new panchayat office building at Keeranur built at a cost of ₹1.23 crore. The infrastructure projects in Oddanchatram were inaugurated in the presence of Food and Civil Supplies Minister R. Sakkarapani, Dindigul MP R. Sachithanantham, Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan and other government officials. Speaking at the inauguration in Oddanchatram, Minister Sakkarapani said that the State government was implementing various welfare schemes for the benefit of the people. He said that construction of 10,000 houses were underway under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme. A new building for the Arts and Science College in Kallimandayam was being constructed at a cost of ₹15 crore, a new building for the Women's Arts and Science College in Ambilikkai was being constructed at a cost of ₹25 crore and a new building for an Industrial Training Institute in Virupatchi was constructed at a cost of ₹5 crore, he said. The competitive training examination centre at Kalanjipatti was established for the benefit of the students and many students had succeeded in the examinations. The Cauvery Combined Drinking Water Scheme was being implemented to provide drinking water to every household. Tenements were being constructed in Keeranur and Oddanchatram under the Urban Livelihoods Mission, the Minister said. Apart from these projects, a garbage dumping yard, sewage treatment plant and road repair works were also being carried out, he said, adding that vehicles were being provided for garbage collection. A new building for Oddanchatram Government Hospital was being constructed at a cost of ₹25 crore, he said.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Promoting inclusivity: Tamil Nadu to induct 50 transgenders into home guard services
CHENNAI: To promote inclusivity, the Tamil Nadu govt will soon induct members of the transgender community into the state's home guard services. Officials from the Tamil Nadu transgender welfare board said selected members will undergo training in traffic management, crowd control, and assisting in emergencies such as floods, including rescue and relief operations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the first phase, 50 transgender individuals will be selected and deployed in Chennai, Avadi, and Tambaram. They will be provided uniforms on a par with other home guard personnel, officials said, adding that the first batch will join within a month. However, members of the community stressed the need for sustained support beyond symbolic gestures. A transgender priest from Old Washermenpet, known as Ravi 'Amma', said the previous efforts lacked continuity. "Sensitisation within govt departments is essential to ensure we are treated with dignity. Social support must also be strengthened," she said. She recalled how Greater Chennai Corporation had appointed ten transgender individuals as clean ambassadors under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), but most eventually quit due to poor acceptance within the departments. In a broader push for trans rights and welfare, the govt on Sunday also announced a revamp of the state's transgender welfare board, which will now include 28 members — among them transgender women, a trans man, an intersex person, and a woman. The board oversees pensions, business subsidies, education aid, ID cards, and skill training for the community. The monthly pension for destitute transgender persons above 40 years has been increased from 1,000 to 1,500, with 3 crore allocated for 1,760 beneficiaries in the 2025–26 financial year. During the second wave of Covid-19, more than 17,000 transgender persons without family cards received financial aid totaling 3.4 crore. More than 10,000 individuals have used the state's "Thirunangai" app to access ID services. Additionally, more than 800 people have availed self-employment subsidies of up to 50,000 each. Education aid and a 1 lakh annual award also continue to support empowerment and public recognition.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TN to induct trans persons into home guard services
Chennai: To promote inclusivity, the Tamil Nadu govt will soon induct members of the transgender community into the state's home guard services. Officials from the Tamil Nadu transgender welfare board said selected members will undergo training in traffic management, crowd control, and assisting in emergencies such as floods, including rescue and relief operations. In the first phase, 50 transgender individuals will be selected and deployed in Chennai, Avadi, and Tambaram. They will be provided uniforms on a par with other home guard personnel, officials said, adding that the first batch will join within a month. However, members of the community stressed the need for sustained support beyond symbolic gestures. A transgender priest from Old Washermenpet, known as Ravi 'Amma', said the previous efforts lacked continuity. "Sensitisation within govt departments is essential to ensure we are treated with dignity. Social support must also be strengthened," she said. She recalled how Greater Chennai Corporation had appointed ten transgender individuals as clean ambassadors under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), but most eventually quit due to poor acceptance within the departments. In a broader push for trans rights and welfare, the govt on Sunday also announced a revamp of the state's transgender welfare board, which will now include 28 members — among them transgender women, a trans man, an intersex person, and a woman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The board oversees pensions, business subsidies, education aid, ID cards, and skill training for the community. The monthly pension for destitute transgender persons above 40 years has been increased from 1,000 to 1,500, with 3 crore allocated for 1,760 beneficiaries in the 2025–26 financial year. During the second wave of Covid-19, more than 17,000 transgender persons without family cards received financial aid totaling 3.4 crore. More than 10,000 individuals have used the state's "Thirunangai" app to access ID services. Additionally, more than 800 people have availed self-employment subsidies of up to 50,000 each. Education aid and a 1 lakh annual award also continue to support empowerment and public recognition.
