Date:20/05/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/05/20/stories/2008052052350500.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Stalin reviews urban renewal mission

Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: Minister for Rural Development and Local Administration M.K. Stalin on Monday reviewed the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.

Under the programme in Chennai, Thiruvottiyur will get a Rs. 84-crore drinking water and sewerage system. This scheme has been prepared keeping in view the population growth projected over the next 30 years.

In Madurai, a scheme to protect the structures of historical importance and to attract more tourists has been prepared. Shifting congested markets to a place near Mattuthavani has also been planned.

Finance Secretary K. Gnanadesikan and other senior officials attended the meeting.