Chief Minister M K Stalin reveals plans to relay 11,872 km of roads in Tamil Nadu by 2025-2026, along with completed storm water drain works and tree planting initiatives in reclaimed landfill areas.
Coimbatore: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to relay 11,872 kilometers of roads across Tamil Nadu by 2025-2026. The massive infrastructure project aims to improve connectivity and road quality throughout the state.
During a department appreciation event, Stalin announced that 9,346 km of roads would be relaid using funds from various sources, including TURIF (Tamil Nadu Urban Road Infrastructure Fund), KNMT (Kalaignar Nagarpura Membattu Thittam), SFC (State Finance Commission), and the 15th Central Finance Commission grants. Additionally, 2,526 km of roads will be relaid under a special state government funding of Rs 1,000 crore.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the completion of 53 storm water drain works in suburban areas of Chennai. These projects, executed at a cost of Rs 145 crore, cover Avadi, Tambaram, Mangadu, Kundrathur, and Poonamalle areas. The announcement was made in a statement from the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.
Furthermore, Stalin reported on the progress of urban greening initiatives. He revealed that 56,958 saplings of various native species had been planted on 127 acres of reclaimed land from legacy landfills across 41 local bodies in the state. The planted species include naaval, nelli, kodukapuli, badam, vembu, tamarind, and pungai trees.
These comprehensive urban development measures demonstrate the government's commitment to improving infrastructure, flood management, and environmental sustainability in Tamil Nadu's cities and towns.
During a department appreciation event, Stalin announced that 9,346 km of roads would be relaid using funds from various sources, including TURIF (Tamil Nadu Urban Road Infrastructure Fund), KNMT (Kalaignar Nagarpura Membattu Thittam), SFC (State Finance Commission), and the 15th Central Finance Commission grants. Additionally, 2,526 km of roads will be relaid under a special state government funding of Rs 1,000 crore.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the completion of 53 storm water drain works in suburban areas of Chennai. These projects, executed at a cost of Rs 145 crore, cover Avadi, Tambaram, Mangadu, Kundrathur, and Poonamalle areas. The announcement was made in a statement from the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.
Furthermore, Stalin reported on the progress of urban greening initiatives. He revealed that 56,958 saplings of various native species had been planted on 127 acres of reclaimed land from legacy landfills across 41 local bodies in the state. The planted species include naaval, nelli, kodukapuli, badam, vembu, tamarind, and pungai trees.
These comprehensive urban development measures demonstrate the government's commitment to improving infrastructure, flood management, and environmental sustainability in Tamil Nadu's cities and towns.