Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates new projects and completed works in Dharmapuri
The Hindu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurates key development works and announces new projects in Dharmapuri, Salem, and Krishnagiri districts.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated key development works and laid the foundation for several new projects for Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts on Monday.
The Chief Minister also announced the construction of a 10-km long fence in Thally block in Krishnagiri to keep elephants from raiding crops. In Dharmapuri, a road to connect Vachathi to Kalasapadi through Alasanatham would mark the first such road access to hitherto unconnected tribal villages. The project has been sanctioned at a cost of ₹12 crore, Mr. Stalin said. Under the DMK government, bus connectivity has been enabled in over eight hill villages, the Chief Minister said.
Phase II of the Hogenakkal project with expanded coverage has commenced at a cost of ₹7,890 crore, and land acquisition for the Morappur-Dharmapuri rail line has commenced.
Listing out the achievements of his government, the Chief Minister said over 24.86 lakh students have benefited from the Ilam Thedi Kalvi Scheme. Similarly, the Chief Minister inaugurated completed works and works for new projects in Salem.
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