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
