Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates projects in Pudukkottai district
The Chief Minister launched a new bus stand and indoor stadium during his first visit to the district since taking office.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Pudukkottai on Monday to launch several infrastructure projects and distribute welfare assistance. According to reports from Dinamalar, The New Indian Express and Deccan Chronicle, the visit included the opening of a new bus stand and an indoor stadium.
The new bus stand was constructed at a cost of Rs 23.25 crore and features 60 bus bays, ramps, RO drinking water, and a feeding room. Additionally, the Chief Minister opened a multi-purpose indoor stadium at the Kalaignar Karunanidhi Stadium campus, which was built for Rs 6.29 crore and includes facilities for badminton, volleyball, table tennis and chess.
During the visit to the Collectorate, the Chief Minister also launched 44 completed development projects valued at Rs 68.31 crore and laid foundation stones for more than 70 new works estimated at Rs 11.72 crore. A total of 13,676 beneficiaries received government welfare assistance worth Rs 62.73 crore, including house-site pattas, educational aid, ration cards, sewing machines and assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
The Chief Minister arrived in Tiruchirappalli by private aircraft before travelling to Pudukkottai. While helicopter travel was the primary plan, authorities prepared road travel contingencies in case the northeast monsoon weather affected flight operations. The venue for the welfare distribution was moved from the Armed Reserve Police grounds to the Collectorate.
Following the official functions, the Chief Minister participated in a roadshow. The schedule for the following day, November 3, includes a government event in Perundurai, Erode district, involving welfare assistance valued at Rs 1,110 crore.