Over 6.68 Lakh Benefitting from Welfare Schemes in Krishnagiri: CM

Quick Summary

• Tamil nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited Krishnagiri district on September 14, 2025.
• He announced over 6.68 lakh beneficiaries are being supported thru various government schemes in the district.
• Projects worth ₹270.75 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for new projects totaling ₹562.14 crore.
• welfare assistance worth ₹2,052.03 crore was distributed to 2.23 lakh beneficiaries.
• Achievements highlighted:

– Over six lakh tonnes of paddy procured; quality rice provided to the public.- Construction of storage sheds with a capacity of 7.33 lakh tonnes in the district.
– Initiatives like women self-help groups and the Makkalai thedi Maruthuvam health scheme originated during DMK rule here.
– Expansion of patta provision to urban areas where residents qualify under consistent habitation criteria (five years).
– Schemes like Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam benefiting citizens across Krishnagiri district.

• Five new announcements for Krishnagiri District:

1. Establishment of a new panchayat union with Anchetty as headquarters for easier access by tribals and locals in Thally region.
2. Roads for tribal hamlets under kelamangalam at a cost of ₹12.43 crore.3. Feasibility reports for road projects connecting NH44 and NH844 around Hosur municipality to address traffic issues and connectivity concerns (including Kelamangalam bypass).
4.Railway overbridge construction at Level crossing (LC)104 in Hosur Municipality.

Indian opinion Analysis

The visit by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin underscores the state’s emphasis on welfare-driven governance and infrastructure growth tailored toward inclusive growth both economically and geographically within its districts-particularly tribal regions, rural environments, alongside gender-based empowerment priorities visible schemes expanding Women SHGs very notably attributed goals

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