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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Reconstruction work at Cuddalore to be completed soon: Minister


Cuddalore: With relief and restoration works in cyclone-Thane ravaged Cuddalore district gaining momentum, Tamil Nadu Rural Industries Minister M C Sampath said buildings damaged in the cyclonic storm will be constructed and repairing works done soon.

Government has sanctioned rs 2.53 crore for the purpose, he said after visiting government school buildings damaged in the storm in various areas, a NDTV report said.

Cyclone Relief Special Officer Gagan Deep Singh and Cuddalore Collector Rajendra Ratnoo also accompanied him.  

The Collector said works will be completed soon to speed up restoration of power supply to 35343 agricultural sector power connections in the district. Power supply to houses in the entire district has been restored.

Trees uprooted in the agricultural fields will be removed by power saws. Workers of National Rural Employment Guarantee (NREGA) scheme will be engaged for clearing the fallen trees, the Collector said.

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