Chief Minister Stalin to inaugurate 280 free houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in Tiruvannamalai on December 27

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin will inaugurate 280 free houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in Tiruvannamalai on December 27.
Chief Minister Stalin to inaugurate 280 free houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in Tiruvannamalai on December 27
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will open 280 free houses built for Sri Lankan Tamils living in rehabilitation camps at Kasthambadi village near Polur town. These houses cost ₹22.62 crore and include facilities like water, power, and community centers. The project aims to improve living conditions for over 1,100 Tamil families long residing in inadequate housing since the 1990s. The initiative reflects government efforts to provide better housing and community infrastructure for displaced Sri Lankan Tamils.

Key insights

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    Comprehensive housing project: The project provides free houses complete with water, power, and communal facilities to improve living standards of Sri Lankan Tamils.

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    Phased implementation: The housing is being delivered in three phases to cover all 1,131 Sri Lankan Tamil families in the district.

Takeaways

This housing initiative marks a significant step toward improving the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils living in Tamil Nadu rehabilitation camps by providing permanent residences and community support facilities.

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