Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Inaugurates Major Infrastructure Projects
In a significant push for urban development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday inaugurated a total of 45 completed projects with a combined value of ₹211.9 crore. Simultaneously, he laid the foundation stone for nine new projects estimated at ₹53.76 crore, all under the state's municipal administration and water supply department.
Vehicle Fleet and Project Distribution
During the ceremony held at the Secretariat, Stalin also handed over 28 new vehicles worth ₹3.28 crore for the operational use of the directorate of municipal administration. The inaugurated projects were distributed across multiple directorates, with 35 projects executed by the directorate of municipal administration at a cost of ₹177.17 crore and nine projects by the directorate of town panchayats worth ₹32.23 crore.
Key Inaugurated Facilities Across Regions
The newly inaugurated projects encompass a diverse range of public facilities designed to enhance urban living. These include modern Kalaignar libraries, commercial complexes, additional classrooms, science parks, upgraded bus stands, a solid waste transfer station, and extensive drinking water pipelines in major corporations such as Hosur, Tambaram, Tirupur, and Coimbatore.
In several municipalities including Thirukovilur, Kottakuppam, Arakkonam, Mayiladuthurai, and Kulithalai, the Chief Minister unveiled parks, anganwadi centres, bus stands, mini market buildings, weekly markets, overhead tanks, and crucial drinking water projects. A notable addition was a new school building constructed by the Greater Chennai Corporation in Manali, completed at a cost of ₹2.5 crore.
Town Panchayat Developments
Under the town panchayats directorate, completed works feature six public health centres and sub-centres in Ezhumalai, Sethur, and Keezhpennathur. Additionally, a new bus stand at Keezhpennathur and drinking water improvement projects in Koradacheri and Punjai Thottakurichi were officially opened, addressing essential rural infrastructure needs.
Foundation Stones for Future Projects
Looking toward future development, Stalin laid the foundation stone for five projects worth ₹16.49 crore by the Greater Chennai Corporation. These include new school buildings in Kannagi Nagar, Semmenchery, and Sholinganallur, a dedicated pickleball court in the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar zone, and a modern gym facility in Teynampet.
Metrowater and Sanitation Initiatives
In a major boost to water management and sanitation, three new Metrowater projects worth ₹25.79 crore were launched. A significant announcement included a new sewage treatment and faecal sludge treatment plant worth ₹11.48 crore planned for the Kondapalayam area in Sholinghur municipality, aimed at improving environmental sustainability and public health standards.
This comprehensive infrastructure initiative underscores the state government's commitment to enhancing municipal services, water supply, and public amenities across Tamil Nadu, with a particular focus on both urban corporations and rural town panchayats.
