Collector K. Nanthakumar distributed welfare assistance to the tune of Rs. 1.81 crore to 228 beneficiaries at a mass contact programme organised at M. Nedunkulam in Paramakudi block on Wednesday.
Addressing the gathering, the Collector said that agriculture activities had gained momentum as the district was receiving good rains this northeast monsoon season. He urged the farmers to join crop insurance scheme so as to offset losses suffered on account of floods.
He said that the mass contact programmes were organised every month to provide immediate solutions to grievances of the public and the district administration was taking action against all genuine petitions. Issues which could not be resolved during the programme were referred to the departments concerned for action, he said.
People from M. Nedunkulam, Valandai and Madandai, coming under the Valandai revenue village, attended the programme. The Collector also distributed marriage assistance of Rs. 60.14 lakh to 97 poor women and other welfare assistance for Rs. 1.04 crore to 96 other beneficiaries under ‘Pudhu Vazhvu’ scheme.
Source - http://www.thehindu.com
