TN Minister Nirmal Kumar reviews development projects in Madurai district
Madurai, June 27
Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar on Saturday held a review meeting regarding the development project works related to all sectors in Madurai District and the distribution of government welfare scheme assistance.
Speaking to reporters here, he said that the meeting was a preparation for the upcoming budget and the pending infrastructure projects.
He further said that the proposals will be forwarded to Chief Minister Vijay for approval.
"... We held a review meeting for all departments in Madurai district. All department heads attended, and it was chaired by the District Collector, the Corporation Commissioner, the Police Commissioner, and the Rural SP. The meeting was a preparation exercise for the upcoming budget, pending projects, and the needs of the people of the Madurai district. Other requirements were discussed, validated, and reviewed. Another meeting has been scheduled for next week, where departments have been asked to come fully prepared. Once finalised, the proposals will be submitted to the concerned minister and the Chief Minister for approval, so that these requirements can be included in the upcoming budget and fulfilled across departments...", he told reporters.
CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday said the recently published White Paper on Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) finances provides a roadmap for the utility's "stabilisation" and future growth.
The Minister emphasised that the government, under the guidance of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, has already initiated a recovery process to restore the financial health of the board.
Earlier on June 16, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson released a White Paper regarding the state's fiscal position.
Tamil Nadu's debt burden has increased over the past five years, with the state's debt-to-GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) ratio reaching 28.3 per cent in 2025-26 (Revised Estimates), according to figures released in the fiscal white paper.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So another review meeting with big talks but little follow-through. I've seen this cycle before in TN. They talk about "stabilisation" of TNEB but debt just keeps climbing. The white paper is good for show, but citizens need results, not paperwork.
Finally some focus on Madurai! The city has so much potential but lacks basic amenities. Hope the minister keeps his word and includes the pending flyover projects in the budget. Needs of the people should come first, not just election gimmicks! 🙏
The white paper on TNEB is long overdue. Electricity board's losses have been draining the state for years. Good that CM Vijay is pushing for recovery, but we need to see the roadmap clearly. Debt-to-GSDP at 28.3% is alarming - hope these reviews bring fiscal discipline. 💡
Another meeting with district collector, police commissioner, corporation commissioner... sounds like a lot of bigwigs but how many projects actually get completed? Madurai's water supply issues haven't been fixed for years. Sorry but I'm skeptical about this "preparation" talk.
Positive step towards accountability! The review meeting with all department heads shows serious intent. Madurai is a temple city and deserves better infrastructure. Hope the proposals get approved quickly. BTW, who is Minister Nirmal Kumar? New face in TN cabinet? 🤔
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