The Hindu 21.10.2013
Laying of BT roads inaugurated in Veppanahalli
Minister for Municipal Administration and Rural Development, K.P. Munusamy inaugurated laying of Black Top roads in various rural areas in Veppanahalli Panchayat Union in Krishnagiri district on Sunday.
The road works were being implemented under the Pooled Assigned Revenue Fund 2013-14.
Participating at the Boomi Pooja functions, Mr. Munusamy gave instructions to the officials to finish the road laying works along with the construction of quality storm water drains on both the sides of the road.
The minister cautioned the government to never compromise on the quality of the works. While participating in the Boomi Pooja, the minister also received petitions from the public and also heard the grievances patiently.
He also assured the public that he would personally follow up the petitions and would take action to redress their grievances on merit basis as quickly as possible.
The roads for which Boomi Poojas conducted and the estimated cost include Viruppachandram Road to Avuganapalli Road in Kathiripalli at a cost of Rs. 48 lakh, Theertham-Tharanisandiram at Rs. 33.20 lakh, Kothakrishnapalli-Kurubarapalli Road at Rs. 33.30 lakh, Kurubarapalli-Bhathipuram Road at Rs. 30 lakh, Periya Soolamalai Road at Rs. 10 lakh.
Mr. Manthirachalam, Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, K. Ashok Kumar, Chairman, District Panchayat and representatives of local bodies concerned participated.
