Chennai: Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday launched through video conferencing several initiatives completed at an estimated cost of over Rs 620 crore in the Energy, Home and Highways departments.
The Chief Minister inaugurated sub-stations established in various parts of the State including Theni, Erode and Ariyalur districts.
According to an official release here the sub-stations were set up to address issues including transmission losses and meeting peak power demand in the respective areas.
He inaugurated police stations, fire stations and accommodation for the uniformed personnel, all constructed at an estimated Rs 38.23 crore in different parts of the state.
Also various initiatives in the Highways department, a portfolio held by him were launched on the occasion. This included the Rs 295 crore upgraded Malliakarai-Rasipuram-Tiruchengode-Erode Road.
He also inaugurated flyovers and bridges in Dharmapuri, Coimbatore, Villupuram and Dindigul districts, constructed at an estimated Rs 93.50 crore.
