Highlights | Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: Airport in Ramanathapuram, 2,000-acre global city near Chennai among key announcements
In Tiruvallur district, a CWSS will be implemented at a cost of Rs.150 crore, benefitting approximately 76,000 people in 138 rural habitations.
In Erode district, a CWSS will be implemented at a cost of Rs.374 crore, benefitting approximately 92,000 people in 214 rural habitations.
In Tiruppur district, a CWSS will be implemented at a cost of Rs.890 crore benefitting 4.91 lakh people in 1,252 rural habitations
In Thoothukudi district, a CWSS will be implemented at a cost of Rs.370 crore, benefitting 1.3 lakh people in 639 rural habitations.
In Tenkasi district, a CWSS will be implemented at a cost of Rs.864 crore, benefitting 5.64 lakh people in Kadayanallur Municipality and 493 rural habitations.
In Mayiladuthurai district, a CWSS will be implemented at a cost of Rs.2,200 crore, benefitting 11.22 lakh people in Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi Municipalities, Tharangampadi, Manalmedu and Kuthalam Town Panchayats and 1,042 rural habitations.
In Pudukottai district, a Combined Water Supply Schemes (CWSS) will be implemented at a cost of Rs.1,820 crore, benefitting 4.07 lakh people in Pudukottai Corporation, Aranthangi Municipality and 526 rural habitations.
Women using fare-free bus services has risen to 65 per cent from 40 per cent, says Minister Thangam Thenarasu in Budget speech.
Drinking water supply initiative
- Steps taken to ensure equal water distribution across all parts of Chennai.
- Primary ring main pipeline project for uniform water supply.
- Rs 602 crore allocated for a combined drinking water project.
- Rs 2,423 crore allocated for the primary ring main pipeline project.
- Combined drinking water projects to be implemented in Pudukkottai, Mayiladuthurai, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Erode, and Thiruvallur.
2,000-acre integrated city near Chennai
A 2,000-acre integrated new city will be developed near Chennai, featuring metro, bus, and road infrastructure, said Minister Thangam Thennarasu.