Date:29/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/29/stories/2008102954610600.htm

Tamil Nadu

Roads to connect remote villages

Staff Reporter

DINDIGUL: Several remote villages in the district will be connected by road under Bharat Nirman Upgradation Phase-I programme at an estimated cost of Rs.10.32 crore. About 52.90 km-long new roads would be laid to cover 26 panchayats, said Collector R. Vasuki.

Talking to reporters here on Friday, she said that top priority had been given for development of rural roads. Such works would not only improve transport facilities to towns from villages but also help farmers bring their agriculture produce to the market.

Villages were identified in 10 of 14 unions in the district on the basis of long-felt needs.Priority had been given to Gujiliamparai, one of the under-developed and drought-prone areas.