Rajya Sabha member K.R.N. Rajeshkumar on Thursday, March 14, 2024 said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin would soon announce Namakkal Municipality as a Municipal Corporation
The Rajya Sabha member opened the renovated and developed Kosavampatti Lake for public view at a cost of ₹4 crore on Thursday.
Speaking at the function, Mr. Rajeshkumar said after DMK came to power, uncountable projects were announced for Namakkal, including the Namakkal bypass road to reduce traffic congestion at a cost of ₹194 crore, the district headquarters hospital at Rasipuram at ₹54 crore, roads for Bodhamalai at ₹140 crore and a new bus stand at Mudalaipatti at a cost of ₹20 crore.
For the areas attached to Namakkal Municipality, Under Ground Drainage (UGD) will be implemented at a cost of ₹313 crore.
Soon, the Chief Minister will announce Namakkal as a Municipal Corporation. While upgrading as a municipal corporation, there are many works to be done related to sanitation, considering the population. As part of that, Kovasampatti Lake was renovated, its bund was strengthened, and the lake was covered with fencing. The public is urged to utilize the walking path in the lake for walking and to maintain it through the walkers club, Mr. Rajeshkumar added.
Later, in a function held at Namakkal Collectorate, Mr. Rajeshkumar distributed 56 two-wheelers for persons with disabilities (PwDs) at a cost of ₹56.64 lakh. These vehicles will have two additional wheels for the benefit of PwDs.
In these functions, District Collector S. Uma, MP A.K.P. Chinraj, local body representatives, and officials from the concerned departments participated.
