PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Wednesday said a transparent report on the alleged fake medicine issue in the Union Territory would be released shortly.
Speaking to reporters after laying the foundation stone for a twin-level overhead water tank at Villianur, Rangasamy said a detailed and transparent inquiry had been conducted into the issue. “A transparent inquiry has been completed into the fake medicine issue and the report will be released soon,” he said.
The chief minister said that since his government assumed office, several infrastructure projects had been taken up across Puducherry. “Many development works are being implemented through the Public Works Department and the Local Administration Department. Improving infrastructure, implementing welfare schemes and ensuring quality education, healthcare and basic amenities remain our priorities,” he said.
Rangasamy said that assurances made in the Legislative Assembly had been fulfilled by addressing public demands and requests from MLAs. “Works have been completed in all constituencies and special attention is being given to the overall development of Puducherry. More welfare initiatives will be launched across all four regions,” he said, adding that the government was actively addressing public grievances and ensuring their resolution.
Referring to welfare measures, the CM said financial assistance of Rs 1,000 was being provided to women heads of families who were not receiving any other government aid, and that the government had announced an enhancement of the amount to Rs 2,500. “The existing Rs 1,000 will be disbursed at the beginning of the month, while the enhanced amount will be paid on January 12 or after Pongal. Steps will also be taken to extend this assistance to women heads of families holding yellow ration cards,” he said.
He also said that the government had announced an increase of Rs 500 in the old-age pension, which would be disbursed shortly. Pongal gift hampers were currently being distributed, he added, assuring that assistance would be provided to people to the maximum extent possible at the earliest.
Earlier, Rangasamy performed the Boomi Pooja for the twin-level overhead water tank under the Comprehensive Water Supply Scheme for the Villianur subzone and surrounding areas. Public Works Minister K Lakshminarayan, Villianur MLA and Leader of the Opposition R Siva, officials and members of the public were present.