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Tamil Nadu CM launches ultra modern milk pasteurising unit

The milk pasteurising unit was constructed at an estimated cost of '34 crore at suburban Sozhinganallur.

Chennai: Chief Minister Eddapadi K. Palaniswami launched several projects, including an ultra-modern milk pasteurising unit and a 200-bed hospital, on Tuesday through video conferencing from the Secretariat.

The milk pasteurising unit was constructed at an estimated cost of '34 crore at suburban Sozhinganallur. Milk procured by state-run dairy major Aavin would be pasteurised at the unit and sold in sachets of 200 ml, 500 ml and one litre quantity and will have a shelf life of 90 days under room temperature, according to an official release. The move was in line with the government's aim of providing quality milk to consumers by bettering the related infrastructure.

Also, Mr Palaniswami unveiled modern Aavin parlours at Vellore and Kanyakumari and a veterinary hospital and related facility at Villupuram and Tiruvallur, respectively.

Under the Fisheries department, Mr. Palaniswami inaugurated fish landing centres and fish breeding centres in Tiruvallur, Karur and Tirunelveli districts.

Under the Health and Family Welfare department, the Chief Minister inaugurated a 200-bed hospital at the Tiruvannamalai Government Medical College, constructed at an estimated Rs 28.10 crore. He also declared open various facilities in different government hospitals in Chennai, Madurai, Nagappattinam and Tiruchirappalli.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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