The Hindu               29.11.2011

Minister promises overall development of Krishnagiri

Meeting organised to elicit opinion from citizens

The Municipal Administration and Rural Development Minister K.P. Munusamy said on Sunday that the he would take up with the issue of bringing the much expected Jolarpet-Krishnagiri-Hosur railway link, with the Chief Minister for quick implementation.

Mr. Munusamy was speaking a consultative meeting organised here to elicit opinion on development of Krishnagiri.

All efforts

Mr.  Munusamy said that he would take all out efforts to develop Krishnagiri town according to the suggestions provided by the citizens who attended the meeting.

He said that a modern public toilet would be constructed at a cost of Rs. 77 lakhs in the town.

A foot over bridge would be constructed near the R.C. Fathima Girls Higher Secondary School circle on the Old Bengaluru Road, an auto stand near the town bus stand in Oldpet, an electric crematorium, a vegetable market complex, and an agricultural marketing complex.

Mr. Munusamy expressed his desire to hold a consultative meeting with the citizens of Krishnagiri to the visiting Journalists in an informal chat at his residence during the local body elections.

Over 500 members, including office-bearers of various social organisations, TANGEDCO Engineers Pensioners' Association, Advocates' Association, Printers Association, Industries Association, peoples' representatives from local bodies participated.