Minister Rajesh Kumar distributes ₹6.73 crore in welfare assistance to over 2,000 beneficiaries in Kanniyakumari
Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar distributed ₹6.73 crore in welfare assistance to over 2,000 beneficiaries in Kanniyakumari. The event included the distribution of smart cards and housing pattas, alongside the inauguration of a local food festival.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the implementation of state-level social welfare schemes and government efforts to address infrastructure needs like sea erosion protection for coastal communities.
Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar on Saturday distributed welfare measures worth ₹6.73 crore to 2,306 beneficiaries at an event organised at Kanniyakumari district Collectorate in Nagercoil.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Rajesh Kumar said that new smart cards had been distributed to 864 beneficiaries. He added that several existing ration card holders had requested inclusion in the below poverty line category. Officials are verifying these applications to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are included.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar said that free pattas were distributed to 106 beneficiaries, while 91 fishermen received housing plot pattas under Singaravelar scheme. He further noted that houses located along the coastal stretch from Arockiyapuram to Neerodi in the district were vulnerable to sea erosion and were frequently affected by high waves between June and August. He said that steps were being taken to build houses for the affected people.
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