Date:13/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/13/stories/2008121352980300.htm

Tamil Nadu

Construction begins

Staff Reporter

NAMAKKAL: The construction of a new Samathuvapuram at Agaram panchayat in Elachipalayam block in the district began on Friday.

Houses

One hundred houses will be built in the Samathuvapuram, Deputy Speaker of State Assembly V.P. Duraisamy said after performing the bhoomi pooja and inaugurating the construction work in the presence of Namakkal Collector U. Sagayam.

Mr. Duraisamy said the State Government introduced this concept to promote harmonious social environment and peaceful co-existence.

The nine-acre land for the new Samauthuvapuram was acquired from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department for Rs. 6.26 lakh.

Each house would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.69 lakh. All necessary basic amenities including access roads, overhead water tanks, water supply provisions, fair price shop and street lights would be created.