TN has street map in place to higher city living- The New Indian Specific

By Specific Information Service

CHENNAI: The DMK authorities’s Municipal Administration division appears up for the challenges confronting considered one of India’s most urbanised States the place at the least 50% folks dwell in cities. Because the city inhabitants in Tamil Nadu is projected to hit 60% by 2023, the division has unveiled a raft of schemes to match the rising demand for higher roads, water, energy, and sanitation.

Using on a Rs 1,750-crore income struggle chest, which the city property tax revision is predicted to moreover usher in yearly, the division has set its eyes on the longer term with targets rooted within the current. Its quick focus areas are strengthening sanitation, entry to pollution- free fashionable crematoria, bettering water provide, roads and introduction of LED streetlights.

“By way of the (property tax) hike, city panchayats and municipalities which have lengthy been inactive and cash-strapped may have the autonomy to hold out growth work with out solely relying on the State authorities,” Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru instructed TNIE throughout an unique chat.