The Hindu 03.11.2009
Progress of works steady, says Minister
Staff Reporter
SALEM: The progress of various development works being carried out under the Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam and All Town Panchayat Anna Renaissance Scheme in Salem district was steady, Agriculture Minister Veerapandi S. Arumuagm has said.
Participating at a function in Kannankurichi here on Monday, the Minister said that the government had introduced the two schemes to ensure holistic development in all village and town panchayats in the State.
Infrastructure
The funds allocated under these schemes were utilised to build necessary infrastructure facilities for the people in the rural areas.
In Kannankurichi Town Panchayat, the State Government allotted Rs. 2.40 crore and carried out 104 development works in the last three years.
A number of roads in Kannankurchi were repaired and improved recently.
The Minister said that he would take steps to provide free house site pattas to all the eligible persons.
Explaining the benefits extended under the Kalignar Insurance Scheme for Life-saving Treatments, the Minister said that over 600 persons in Salem district were benefited under the scheme so far.
Fund
A sum of Rs. 2.96 crore was spent to provide quality healthcare to them.
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated a meeting hall, anganwadi centre, additional building for the primary health centre and additional classroom buildings for the schools in Kondappanaickanpatti and Chettichavadi in Kannankurichi town panchayat.
Collector J. Chandrakumar presided. Senior officials were present in the meeting.
