Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Announces Significant Investment in Education: Stalin
Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced a substantial investment of Rs 68.77 crore in education, including an increase in the monthly food expenses for government school students staying in hostels from Rs 1000 to Rs 1400, and for college students from Rs 1100 to Rs 1500. This increase in allocation will benefit a total of 1,71,844 students.
Additionally, the Chief Minister made several other announcements during his concluding speech at the two-day conference attended by district collectors, police officers, and district forest officers. These announcements include raising funds for the rehabilitation of reformed bootleggers from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000, exploring video conferencing options for trail prisoners’ appearances before judges, renovating hostels for marginalized communities, and expediting the construction of link roads to Scheduled Tribe settlements.
The Chief Minister acknowledged the issues and concerns raised by officials during the conference and pledged to address them in the future. He emphasized the importance of public service and urged district collectors to be more accessible to the public by designating visiting hours in their offices. He also encouraged officials to personally visit accident sites and areas affected by natural disasters to oversee relief operations and offer a listening ear to those with grievances.
Regarding domestic violence, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin reiterated his government’s zero-tolerance policy and called on officials to follow up on such cases. He instructed the Home Secretary to prepare a plan for this follow-up operation and share it with the police department in Tamil Nadu.
Stalin urged officials to approach every project with dedication and responsibility, emphasizing that the success of welfare schemes depends on passionate implementation. He also advised departments involved in land-related issues to hold coordination meetings to resolve disputes related to land surveys, public land use, and temple land.
Expressing satisfaction with the state’s economic progress and development despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and heavy rains, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister stressed the need for speedy implementation of schemes to maximize benefits for the people. He emphasized the importance of addressing public complaints and monitoring healthcare services to ensure their efficient delivery.
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