The Hindu     18.08.2012

Poverty alleviation plan being implemented

The district administration has started implementing the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission from August 15, according to Rajendra Ratnoo, District Collector.

In a statement released here, he said that objectives of the mission were to create strong and vibrant mechanism to improve livelihood sources, and, render legal assistance and other services to those wallowing in poverty to improve their income.

In the first phase it would be implemented in the Cuddalore, Anna Gramam, Panruti, Khammapuram and Keerapalayam panchayat unions during 2012-2013.

In the second phase, the remaining panchayat unions of Kumaratch, Kurinjipadi, Parangipettai and Mel Bhuvanagiri would be covered during 2013-2014.

Besides benefiting those living below the poverty line, it would also be of help to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and differently abled persons, the Collector added.

It will be implemented in five panchayat unions of Cuddalore district during Phase I