Erode, Tamil Nadu, 06/12/2022: Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamil Welfare Gingee KS Masthan inspected the houses being constructed at Sri Lankan Tamil resettlement camp at Bhavanisagar, Erode on Tuesday. special arrangement
Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamil Welfare Minister Gingee KS Mastan said on Tuesday that 3,500 houses are being constructed for Sri Lankan Tamils across the state, with the construction of another 3,500 houses starting soon.
The minister along with collector H Krishnanunni inspected the construction of houses at the Sri Lankan Tamil resettlement camp at Bhavanisagar at a total cost of Rs 21 crore.
Addressing the media, the minister said that to save the lives of Sri Lankan Tamils, former chief minister M. Karunanidhi set up camps at 106 places in the state and ensured their safety. Chief Minister MK Stalin had announced the construction of over 7,000 houses for them at a total cost of Rs 317 crore and the foundation stone had been laid for the construction of 3,500 houses in the first phase, he said, adding that the work would continue across the state. Its going on. He said that the officials have been asked to expedite the works at Bhawanisagar and ensure quality. “Mr. Stalin had asked us to start work for construction of 3,500 more houses and the process is on”, said the minister.
Ale. Madhubalan, Additional Collector (Development)/Project Director, K. Ramesh, Deputy Director, Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils and other officials were present.