CM Vijay has unveiled an ambitious Rs 11,000-crore initiative aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure across Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced an over Rs 11,000-crore urban infrastructure push covering water supply, sewerage, roads, waste management, parks and heritage areas, as the government outlined its plan to prepare Tamil Nadu cities for rapid population growth and urbanisation. Making a series of announcements in the Assembly under Rule 110, Vijay said the focus would be on building cleaner, safer and more sustainable cities while addressing long-pending infrastructure gaps. The biggest announcement was a Rs 4,800-crore, 400 MLD desalination plant at Minjur to meet the drinking water needs of North Chennai, Avadi, Ponneri and Minjur. The government also announced a Rs 500-crore project to provide round-the-clock drinking water supply in Avadi. The government also announced Rs 1,850 crore for relaying roads damaged during utility works.
Another Rs 1,000 crore has been earmarked to upgrade water infrastructure in Madurai, Cuddalore, nine municipalities and 20 town panchayats. The government will spend Rs 300 crore to restore 33 combined water supply schemes and Rs 410 crore to expand Chennai’s Kilpauk Water Treatment Plant. Under the Vetri Tamilagam Vision, the government has earmarked Rs 275 crore for urban mobility. Chennai will receive Rs 110 crore for 35 km of redesigned streets, 15 km of safe school access corridors and improvements at 105 traffic junctions. Another Rs 165 crore will be spent on similar projects in other corporations. Earlier reporting noted: CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay announced onm Wednesday the withdrawal of all cases registered against farmers and teachers between May 2021 and April 2026 for peacefully protesting for their livelihood, rights and legitimate demands, according to news agency ANI. Vijay made the announcement in the state Assembly under Rule 110, along with several measures aimed at public welfare and improving essential services.
Earlier reporting noted: The government said the decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and in keeping with democratic principles. Earlier reporting noted: “This government will stand by farmers and teachers and their just demands,” CM Vijay said.