Public Works Department accelerates work to erect pillar to commemorate 75th Independence Day
The Hindu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is expected to inaugurate it.
The Public Works Department has accelerated work to erect a pillar at the junction of Sivananda Salai and Kamarajar Salai to commemorate the 75th Independence Day. Though several sites in the city were inspected, the site near the Sivananda Salai-Kamarajar Salai was finalised. Officials of the Public Works Department said the commemorative pillar would be 55 feet tall and an Ashoka Chakra would be erected atop the pillar. Following a government directive from Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the beautification work is being carried out by P.S.K. Engineering Constructions and Co. at a cost of ₹1.95 crore. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is expected to inaugurate it.
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