Tourism Minister reviews rural development works in Kanniyakumari
Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar reviewed rural development projects in Kanniyakumari, emphasizing the need for timely completion and quality standards. The meeting focused on infrastructure schemes including rural roads, drinking water, and sanitation.
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Effective oversight of rural development schemes is essential for improving basic amenities and livelihoods in remote districts.
Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar on Thursday held a review meeting with officials of the District Rural Development Agency to assess the progress of its projects in Kanniyakumari.
Addressing the meeting held at the Collectorate, he said that various schemes were being implemented in the district to improve the livelihood of rural people and ensure uninterrupted provision of basic amenities in villages. All projects being undertaken by the agency in the district should be completed within the stipulated timeframe, without compromising on quality, and made available to the public use at the earliest.
A detailed review was conducted on the Chief Minister’s Rural Roads Development Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam , among others.
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