Posts Tagged World Classical Tamil Conference
Road works to be taken up in Coimbatore
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Departments, Other, Tamil Conference, Transport, meeting, modification on March 10th, 2010
The Coimbatore Corporation is all set to provide a fresh tar top to some of the major thoroughfares in the city in view of the World Classical Tamil Conference in June.
The Coimbatore Corporation Council recently cleared bids for these works estimated at Rs.10.45 crore.
Some of the roads that will be provided a new tar top are: 100 Feet Road (Rajendra Prasad Road), Nava India Road (tar top and widening), Sowripalayam Road (up to Masakalipalayam), Dr. Balasundaram Road, Sanganur Road (from Mettupalayam Road to Sathyamangalam Road), Sundakamuthur Bypass Road and N.S.R. Road. A few other thoroughfares and link roads will also be re-laid. The Corporation has already cleared some road works.
Apart from the new surface for the roads, the civic body will also lay a 40 ft scheme road near Rangavilas Mill and construct a bridge near G.V. Residency to link it with Sowripalayam Road. The work is estimated to cost Rs.75 lakh.
Pedestrian pavements would be laid from Anna Statue to Lakshmi Mills on Avanashi Road. Pavements and storm water drains would be constructed from Huzur Road to Puliyakulam. Pavements would also be built along Krishnaswamy Road.
According to the Corporation, many road works are being taken up as the Tamil meet is the best opportunity to carry out these.
Over the last two to three meetings, the Council had witnessed a number of requests from councillors for laying new link or scheme roads and to re-lay some of the roads that were in poor condition.
These were in addition to the list already drawn up by the Corporation for improvements in view of the conference.
Demands to improve the condition of Marudamalai Road and Perur Road were also made at the meetings. Councillors pointed out that the participants at the conference might visit the heritage and pilgrimage centres of Perur and Marudamalai.
Officials clarified that these roads were under the control of the State Highways and the department would carry out improvements.
At one meeting, Leader of the Opposition and DMK member V.N. Udayakumar said at least 130 scheme roads earmarked in the Master Plan were yet to be laid.
Responding to this, Commissioner Anshul Mishra said the Plan never spoke of the funding. “The Tamil conference is a boon to us, as it is bringing funds from the Government to carry our improvements to the roads,” he pointed out.
Tamil Conference development works relating before April end
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Departments, Festivals, Information, Tamil Conference, government, meeting, programme on March 6th, 2010
Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin instructed the officials to complete the development works relating to the World Classical Tamil Conference before April end.
Stalin, who conducted a review meeting here on Friday, stressed the need for the early completion of the works being undertaken by the departments and Coimbatore corporation.
District Collector P Umanath told Stalin that all groundwork for the establishment of the parks had been completed and a Chennai-based trust would commence the works shortly.
The collector also informed that underground cable laying works by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) on Avinashi and Tiruchy Roads at Rs 56 crore were in full swing.
While underground cable laying on Avinashi Road would be completed before March end, such works on Tiruchy Road would be over before April end, Umanath said.
Stalin advised State Highways Minister M P Saminathan to ensure that works on 17 roads at a cost of Rs 60 lakh, widening of Trichy Road at a cost of Rs 16 crore and Hope College Railway flyover should be completed before April end.
DMK will continue to press for rollback of fuel price hike: Karunanidhi
Posted by ganesh in Communication, Departments, Health, Information, Petrol, Public, budget, government, meeting, tamilnadu on March 3rd, 2010
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would continue to press for a roll back of the hike in the central excise duty on diesel through discussions in Parliament but not stall the proceedings of the House, said Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi here on Wednesday.
“I had sought a roll back of the customs duty hike at least on diesel since it will have a direct impact on farmers and food production. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and other Union Ministers called me up to explain their position and the situation in which the hike was effected,” he said addressing a press conference here.
The Centre, they explained, had been forced to resort to the step in an attempt to contain the fiscal deficit, pegged at 5.5 per cent of the GDP. The Central Finance Commission wants to bring it down below 3 per cent. The Centre had to reduce market borrowings, estimated to be around Rs.3,80,000 crores, to bridge the deficit. Though there was a practice of borrowing from banks, this could lead to a situation wherein banks were not able to lend to the industry and the poor.
As to whether the DMK would join the agitating Opposition, Mr.Karunanidhi said the party would follow the path shown by Anna, be it in the Assembly or the Parliament. ‘We will put forward our views on people’s issues through discussions and try to find a solution. We do not wish to stall the proceedings of the House. This will only be against the interests of the people,” he said. He was hopeful that the Centre would heed the party’s request.
On the violent incidents at the Annamalai University, Mr. Karunanidhi said that students had indulged in violence alleging negligence on the part of doctors after a student died in an accident. When police rushed to the spot, they had taken to the heels and some had fallen into a canal in darkness and three had died. “I had conveyed the details to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar when he called me up. I had also deputed Health Minister M.R.K.Paneerselvam to the spot and make necessary arrangements to transport the bodies of the students to their native places,” he said.
Mr.Karunanidhi observed that it was true that the Sethusamudram project has slackened in pace but did not agree that it has been shelved. The issue is before the court now. But there was no place for an alternative alignment and the original alignment finalised after a study was the right one, he observed.
When asked about the “neglect” of Tamil Nadu in the Railway Budget, the Chief Minister said the government has been writing to the Railway Minister highlighting the State’s requirements. He asserted that funds would not be a constraint for the implementation of the Kalaignar Housing Scheme. “Steps that are being taken now will continue”, he said replying to a question on the government’s plans to bridge the power shortfall in the state during the summer.
To a question on the demand for allowing MPs to speak in Tamil in Parliament, Mr.Karunanidhi said the DMK had been demanding that Tamil and other State languages be made official languages of the Centre so that all MPs were able to speak in their mother tongues in the House.
Mr.Karunanidhi affirmed in the positive when asked whether he had plans to present any research paper at the World Classical Tamil Conference to be held at Coimbatore in June. Preparatory works for the conference, by the various committees, were underway in full swing. On speculations that Assembly elections would be “soon at hand” after the conference, Mr.Karunanidhi quipped that the elections would only be held with the “hand.”
Kanimozhi, MP, inspecting miniature models of floats:Tamil Conference
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Departments, Information, Political, Tamil Conference, Trichy, programme on March 1st, 2010
Kanimozhi, MP, inspecting miniature models of floats that will form part as a procession to taken out during the World Classical Tamil Conference, Tiruchi on Sunday.
The design of the floats, that would form part of the procession to be taken out during the World Classical Tamil Conference to be held in Coimbatore in June, would be finalised in consultation with Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Kanimozhi, MP, said here on Sunday.
Ms. Kanimozhi inspected some of the miniature models of floats brought here today. K. N. Nehru, Transport Minister and Chairman of the conference procession committee, Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for School Education, N. Selvaraj, Forest Minister, C. Kamaraj, Director, Information and Public Relations, and T. Soundiah, Collector, accompanied Ms. Kanimozhi.
The floats would depict scenes from Tamil literature and life and would highlight the theme, “pirapokkum ella uyirukkum” (all are equal by birth). “We have commenced the process of exploring various designs and topics. Maruthu and other artists are designing the floats. There will about 50 to 60 floats in the procession,” said Ms. Kanimozhi.
She also attended a presentation made by a private agency on the laser and special lights show that could possibly be part of the procession.
RAAC plans mass cleaning programme at foothills of Marudhamalai ahead of Tamil meet
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Culture, Other, Tamil Conference, function, government, modification, programme on February 23rd, 2010
The Residents’ Awareness Association of Coimbatore (RAAC) plans to team up with the town panchayats of Vadavalli and Somayampalayam for a mass cleaning programme at the foothills of Marudhamalai before the World Classical Tamil Conference.
Association vice-president R.R. Balasundaram said on Sunday that since Marudhamalai was a pilgrimage centre, people attending the conference might visit this place also. Therefore, the foothills should be rid of garbage.
A team from RAAC visited the foothills recently to make an assessment of the work to be carried out. The association pointed out the problems that pilgrims confronted.
There were no basic amenities such as bus shelters, toilets and drinking water facilities for the tourists at the foothills. These should be provided soon, Mr. Balasundaram said. There were no organised waste collection and disposal systems.
Tender coconut waste lay in a huge heap and plastic bags were dumped all over the place, he said.
Waste bins were not provided at any place near the bus stand or the shops. The entire foothills area was full of garbage, plastic waste and was being used even as a public toilet.
RAAC said the bus and taxi stands needed proper flooring. It should be levelled so that water did not stagnate. Adequate number of bus shelters should be built and toilets must be constructed near the bus stand.
Drinking water taps for the tourists, garbage bins for proper storage of waste and daily disposal, removal of encroachments along the main road were some of the measures needed for a face-lift to Marudhamalai – where the hill shrine of Lord Muruga was located.
Mr. Balasundaram said some of the revenue made by the Somayampalayam Town Panchayat and the temple board should be spent on making improvements to the foothills. Inadequate basic facilities and the lack of hygiene would inflict hardship on the pilgrims and also the visitors during the conference.
Model stretch of beautification works ensuing World Classical Tamil Conference
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Departments, Other, Tamil Conference, function, government, modification, planted, programme on February 22nd, 2010
Mayor R. Venkatachalam and Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra on Saturday inspected the model stretch of beautified footpath and greenery path, being laid as part of works for the ensuing World Classical Tamil Conference, along Avanashi Raod.
P.A. Ganeshwaran, executive engineer in charge of the works, briefed Mr. Venkatachalam and Mr. Mishra about the works.
Mr. Mishra told The Hindu that a model stretch was laid same was inspected for making improvements to it as well as the future ones for which the works are to be started. Five packages have been designed for the 12-km stretch from Avanashi Road flyover till CODISSIA.
Mr. Mishra told The Hindu that the inspection was carried out to make improvements to the model stretch for future works. Five packages had been designed for the 12-km stretch from Avanashi Road flyover till CODISSIA. Half of the stretch (6 km) would be completed using Corporation and Government funds while the funding for the rest would come from public private partnership through expression of interest. Contracts would be finalised and as per the road map, the agency taking up the works would be asked to complete all the works well before end of May.
The works inspected on Saturday were worth Rs. 1.51 crore and Highways authorities were consulted on extending the space for pedestrian movement as well as for laying a greenery path.
On Saturday, the authorities also finalised the species of plants, designs of railings, tiles and blocks for the footpath. The plants identified for the beautification would include Mexican Grass, Champion, Royal Palm, Fox Style, Cycus, Lantana and Nolina.
Mr. Mishra added that five traffic islands would also be beautified at Rs. 25 lakh.
Of the road works sanctioned at Rs. 26 crore, ten roads at a cost of Rs. 2.15 crore had been taken up, while two roads had been completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 39.2 lakh.
If needed, services of more workers would be utilised to complete the works by the end of May, he said.
Mr. Mishra advised the contractor to go for drought-resistant plants and use a mesh to prevent pedestrians from causing damage to the plants.
Mayilsamy Annadurai called on M Karunanidhi discussed Classical Tamil Conference
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Coimbatore, Communication, Culture, Departments, ISRO, Information, Other, Tamil Conference, government, programme on February 11th, 2010
Space scientist and Chandrayaan-I fame Mayilsamy Annadurai today called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and discussed about the scientific papers he proposed to present in the World Classical Tamil Conference to be held in June in Coimbatore.
Accompanied by his wife, Mr Annadurai, who was the Project Director of Chandrayaan-I mission, explained to the Chief Minister, about Chandrayaan-II mission scheduled for 2012-13, after presenting him a model.
The leading technologist in the field of satellite systems, also discussed with the Chief Minister, his porposal to present papers in the Tamil Conference.
Later, talking to newspersons, Mr Annadurai said he wanted to convey to the present younger generation the education through Tamil medium was not an impediment to make achievements in life.
Stating that he had studied in Tamil, he said he was an example that Tamil medium educated people could become scientists. Some of the Tamils, who are nuclear scientists in European countries have studied in Tamil, he added.
Mr Annadurai had his schooling in his native village in Coimbatore district. He obtained a Bachelors in Engineering degree from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, and Masters Degree in Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.
He joined ISRO in 1982. He was the Project Director of Chandrayaan-I, which detected water particles on moon and made significant contributions to the cost effective design of Chandrayaan-1.
Govt has not yet allotted any fund for the development works in Tamil meet
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Culture, Departments, Festivals, Other, Tamil Conference, government, programme on February 2nd, 2010
Though the Coimbatore corporation has been implementing a lot of works worth several crores of rupees in the city in view of the World Classical Tamil Conference, the state government has not yet allotted any fund for the development works in connection with the event.
This information has been revealed to M Krishnasamy an ex-councillor who filed the petition under the Right to Information Act.
City Engineer G Karunakaran, the corporation’s information officer, responded by saying that funds would be earmarked after selection of works and preparation of estimates.
The corporation was taking steps to execute several works through its funds without government financial assistance.
In his letter to the Chief Minister, Krishnasamy pointed out though the city was receiving information on allotment of several crores, the truth was that even a single rupee was not allocated by the state government so far.
According to sources, the corporation was busy implementing several important schemes under JNNURM.
The corporation has also planned to spend from its general funds and seek private participation in laying pavements and parks on roadsides with provision of advertisement rights.
Urged department officials to complete ongoing development works Tamil meet: Stalin
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Departments, Information, Tamil Conference, cultural, function, government, programme on January 26th, 2010
Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin urged department officials to complete ongoing development works a month before the commencement of World Classical Tamil Conference.
He was chairing a review meet here on Sunday in connection with the preparations for the Tamil meet with the ministers and officials.
To a question on road development, Highways Minister M P Saminathan informed the Deputy Chief Minister that 17 road works were being taken for a stretch of 96 km at a cost of Rs 60 crore. Tenders have been
floated for this purpose.
Widening work on Tiruchy Road is going at a fast pace. Efforts are on to select an open space for setting up a temporary bus stand at the district border for accommodating buses from other districts during the Tamil meet. The work on widening of Mettupalayam road would be taken up soon.
Replying to a question on selection of an alternative place for locating Coimbatore Central Prisons where a botanical garden is to come up, District Collector P Umanath said that they would inform him after the selection of an alternative place.
On Gandhipuram bus stand extension work, Mayor R Venkatachalam said that the work would be taken up after completion of Mettupalayam bus stand work which would be completed soon. Umanath said that action would be taken for handing over five acres of land for bus stand extension work.
Stalin asked when Vadavalli-Goundenpalayam Combined Water Supply scheme would be completed since there would be more demand for water during the Tamil meet.
The Collector said 85 per cent of the work was over. Water from Nellithurai to Chellappanur water purification plant has been brought and the work would be completed by March 31.
Efforts to beautify the city before the World Classical Tamil Conference
Posted by ganesh in Coimbatore, Communication, Culture, Departments, Information, Tamil Conference, Transport, function, government, programme on January 20th, 2010
(Left) Coimbatore Mayor R. Venkatachalam (third left) and Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra (second left) launching on Monday the works to beautify Coimbatore in view of the World Classical Tamil Conference. (Right) An image of the roadside park and pedestrian pavement that will come up under the beautification scheme.
The Coimbatore Corporation launched on Monday a Rs. 4.15 crore project to create roadside parks and lay pavements for pedestrians at 21 places as part of efforts to beautify the city before the World Classical Tamil Conference in June this year.
Mayor R. Venkatachalam, Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra and Deputy Mayor N. Karthik launched the works.
Footpaths
The Mayor said many areas in the city did not have good footpaths and pedestrians faced the risk of getting hit by vehicles.
He cited the case of Dr. Nanjappa Road that had heavy traffic.
Apart from town bus services, buses to Salem, Tiruchi and Madurai took this stretch from Avanashi Road to reach the Central Bus Stand.
This would be among five to six main roads that would be provided with good pavements.
The Mayor said as many green spaces as possible would be created before the conference. South Zone Chairman P. Pynthamil Pari provided an image of a pavement and roadside park that would come up in his zone.
As many as 15 important locations, including junctions, would have parks.
The parks and pavements would be among a slew of measures that the Corporation was embarking upon to showcase Coimbatore as a clean and green city during the conference.
Slum-free city
The image-building exercise also included a project to create a slum-free city.
Recently, the State Government allocated Rs.26 crore to widen and relay 71 roads in the city before the conference.
Official sources said most of the works being taken up now were aimed at improving the infrastructure facilities in the city, mainly the roads, so that traffic bottlenecks did not crop up during the conference.
Recent Comments