Kanniyakumari Collector directs improvement of public facilities during inspection
Kanniyakumari District Collector M. Prathap conducted an inspection of local infrastructure and public facilities as part of the 'Ungalai Thedi Ungal Ooril' initiative. He reviewed the status of an eco park, a historic fort, local schools, and an anganwadi center while providing directives for improvements.
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This highlights local administrative efforts to improve public service delivery and infrastructure at the grassroots level.
Kanniyakumari District Collector M. Prathap on Wednesday inspected several locations in Agastheeswaram taluk as part of the “Ungalai Thedi Ungal Ooril,” initiative.
Mr. Prathap visited the eco park located at the State Horticulture Department’s Orchard Farm in Kanniyakumari. He reviewed the basic amenities available for the visitors and inspected the chocolate manufacturing unit functioning within the premises. The Collector directed the officials to further enhance the park’s facilities to attract more visitors.
Subsequently, he inspected the Vattakottai fort and Othapanai tank in the area. Officials were instructed to clean the tank and release surplus water for the benefit of farmers in the region.
He said that women belonging to Self Help Groups (SHGs) in South Thamaraikulam had been engaged in home baking activities and that measures would be taken to help expand their business.
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