Development projects inaugurated in Dindigul, Theni
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated various infrastructure and development projects in Dindigul and Theni districts via videoconference. The event also included the distribution of government support to the family of a victim of caste-based violence.
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These inaugurations reflect the state government's focus on regional development and social welfare initiatives.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday, through videoconference, inaugurated development and infrastructure projects in Dindigul and Theni districts. Foundation was also laid for new projects in the districts.
In Dindigul district, foundation was laid for the construction of a new bus stand in Dindigul at an estimated cost of ₹74.89 crore on Palani-Batlagundu service road. Additional buildings constructed at a cost of ₹3.50 crore at Athoor Government Hospital complex were also inaugurated.
Dindigul Collector Durgamoorthi, Corporation Commissioner J. Prem Anand and other officials were present. Collector Durgamoorthi handed over the work order for the post of cook to Bhuvaneswari, wife of Ramar, a Scheduled Caste man. Ramar was hacked to death by Ragu, a Caste Hindu man, in Poomparai village in upper Kodaikanal hills in Dindigul district.
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