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Thanjavur awaits its first Mayor

Tuesday, 18 February 2014 05:00 administrator
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The Hindu               18.02.2014

Thanjavur awaits its first Mayor

Eye-catching:Mayoral gowns and sceptre displayed at the municipal council meeting in Thanjavur.— Photo : B.Velankanni Raj
Eye-catching:Mayoral gowns and sceptre displayed at the municipal council meeting in Thanjavur.— Photo : B.Velankanni Raj

Thanjavur Municipal Chairperson Savithiri Gopal is getting ready to adorn the Mayor’s robe soon, as the municipality has been upgraded into a corporation. Though the government order in this connection is being awaited, preparatory works have started already. On Monday, the municipal council passed a resolution approving the models of her robes, emblem and flag for the corporation, and a silver sceptre. The models have been sent to the government for approval.

Two types of robes have been finalised: red-colour one for important government functions and black-colour one for conducting corporation meetings. Made of velvet, the robes have been embellished with ornamental embroidery. The 5-foot high sceptre has been made of 2.75 kg of silver at a cost of Rs.1.57 lakh. Two or three models of emblems and flags of different colours representing the art, culture, and way of life of the people have been sent to the government for its approval, Ms.Gopal said. The Mayor will also wear a 108-sovereign gold aaram. The model for the mayor's chair has been approved by the council on Monday. “Like the people of Thanjavur, we too are eagerly awaiting the government order on upgradation of our city into a corporation,” said the councillors who approved the models.

Two types of robes have been finalised: red one for government functions and black for meetings

 

Corpn Turns Attention to Dental Hygiene

Monday, 17 February 2014 09:46 administrator
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The New Indian Express            17.02.2014

Corpn Turns Attention to Dental Hygiene

After 17,518 patients were found to be suffering from dental problems during the special 1000 medical camps conducted by the Chennai Corporation in November last year, the civic body has turned its focus on  propagating dental hygiene. A series of special dental camps are being conducted throughout the 15 zones till February 17.. The first camp of the scheme which has been launched, as part of the Corporation’s 66 special scheme plan for CM’s birthday celebrations, was inaugurated on Wednesday at T P Chatram in the city by the Minister of Social Welfare P Valarmathy along with Chennai Mayor Saidai S Duraisamy and Deputy Mayor P Benjamin.

Through the camps, the civic body aims to reach a total of 6,600 individuals and provide dental care to them. On the sidelines of the dental camp, the Corporation will also conduct an awareness drive on tobacco chewing and mouth cancer, according to the officials.     According to figures, a total of 2,570 patients were found to be requiring immediate dental care with problems such as tooth decay and root and gum problems. Apart from the general check up, the patients will also be given tips on dental hygiene, according to the officials.

Those screened and found to be requiring immediate dental treatment and surgery will be directed to the 16 dental care centres operated by the Corporation, 12 of which were opened last year, they added.

 

Amma canteens in city awarded ISO for hygienic practices

Saturday, 15 February 2014 10:59 administrator
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The Times of India            15.02.2014

Amma canteens in city awarded ISO for hygienic practices

MADURAI: Amma Canteens, one of the flagship schemes of the AIADMK government aimed at providing low-cost food to the public, has bagged ISO ( International Organisation for Standardization) certification in Madurai.

Mayor V V Rajan Chellappa said that four Amma Canteens run by the Madurai Corporation have bagged the ISO certification for the first time ever since the eateries were established across the state.

"The certificates were awarded for hygienic food preparation and serving practices," Rajan Chellappa said. The certificates were awarded for the canteens at K Pudur, Santhaipettai, Tiruparankunram and Melavasal on February 4.

These canteens were started, along with six others, in key localities of the city in June last year soon after Jayalalithaa made an announcement. The canteens outsourced to SHGs were an instant hit in Madurai and crowd thronged the outlets everyday. The 300 plates of sambar rice, curd rice and idlis sold like hot cakes. While low-cost food was the salient feature of the canteens, the dishes also satisfied the taste buds of the public. The corporation had planned to open 90 more canteens - one each in every ward - but had to go slow on the project due to funds crunch. The civic body had to incur Rs 27 lakh expenditure for each of the canteens every year. The net loss from the 10 canteens was estimated at Rs 3.9 crore as the returns from sale would be only Rs 1.29 crore as against the investment and recurring expenditure of Rs 5.2 crore.

"We have so far spent Rs 2.4 crore so far for the 10 canteens," Chellappa said.

In addition to the canteens, Chellappa said that Eco Park, the lung space in the heart of the city, the swimming pool near Gandhi Museum, the integrated bus terminus at Mattuthavani have also been granted ISO certification. "In all Madurai corporation has bagged seven ISO awards, a record of sorts," Chellappa said.

He said that efforts would be taken to obtain ISO certificate for the remaining canteens also.

 
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