CHIDAMBARAM: Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ (With You, Stalin) scheme in Chidambaram, Cuddalore district, on Tuesday which aims to conduct 10,000 camps across the state by November 2025 to make the government’s welfare schemes accessible to the public through door-to-door outreach.
At the launch, the CM handed over a hearing aid to Sabareesh, a person with disability, a health insurance card under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme to Senthamizhselvi, and an order for name transfer in electricity connection to Perumal. He interacted with beneficiaries, received petitions, and inspected the functioning of the camp.
According to a press release, the government plans to conduct 10,000 camps across the state between July 15 and November 2025 as part of the scheme. In the first phase, 3,563 camps will be organised from July 15 to August 15 — 1,428 in urban areas and 2,135 in rural regions.
Volunteers in each district will go door-to-door, distributing pamphlets containing details on available services, application forms, eligibility criteria, and list of documents required to apply. They will also identify and assist women who are eligible for the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme but have not applied yet.
On Tuesday morning, Stalin participated in an event commemorating Kamarajar’s birth anniversary at a Government Girls Higher Secondary School. He also unveiled the renovated bronze statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in Pettai, Chidambaram, the release stated.
Three bronze statues of Karuna unveiled
Nagapattinam: Chief Minister MK Stalin had a busy Tuesday in the district as he unveiled bronze statues of former chief minister M Karunanidhi at three locations and took out a road show that saw the participation of hundreds of people.
The day commenced with the CM unveiling a bronze statue of Kalaignar in Sothiyakudi. In the evening, Stalin proceeded to Sembathaniruppu to unveil another statue of Kalaignar.
Later, he took out a massive roadshow through Mayiladuthurai town, drawing thousands of DMK cadre and members of the public. It concluded with the unveiling of another statue of Karunanidhi at the DMK office on Katcheri Road.
New projects
Rs 75 cr non-leather footwear park on 150 acres at Kodakkanpalayam near Kurinjipadi
Rs 20 cr link road along Thillai Amman Odai and Khan Sahib Canal in Chidambaram
ST residential school to come up at Arisiperiyaankuppam, Cuddalore taluk
Sreemushnam taluk to be included in Cauvery delta region
Skill centre and industrial estate at Kooduveli for Adi Dravidar and tribal youth
Rs 10 cr tourism infra at Veeranam Lake