Several places across the State would soon have better water supply
and sewerage network as they are set to gain significantly under the
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

The
Union Ministry of Urban Development recently sanctioned nearly Rs. 734
crore towards implementation of water supply projects in the State that
would help increase coverage of piped water supply and improve quality
of drinking water supplied to residents.

According to sources,
projects to improve water supply in Madurai have been provided with a
fund of nearly Rs. 320 crore. Under the State Annual Action Plan, places
including Chennai, Kumbakonam, Madurai and urban local bodies around
Chennai such as Tambaram and Pallavaram were sanctioned funds for water
supply projects.

Similarly,
Kumbakonam has been provided with a funding of nearly Rs. 40 crore for
sewerage and septage management projects. Residents of Salem and
Tiruvannamalai would have more recreational spaces as nearly Rs. 5 crore
has been sanctioned towards development of parks and open spaces.

Meanwhile,
the Union Ministry has also announced that it plans to provide nearly
Rs. 7,147 crore towards implementation of various developmental projects
in Tamil Nadu. The funding would be used to improve stormwater drains,
reduce inundation, enhance public transport facilities and provide
recreational spaces, especially for children.