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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai inaugurated newly constructed tenements under the Puducherry Smart City Mission, providing permanent housing to sanitary workers who earlier lived in unsafe and overcrowded conditions. The project includes six residential blocks with basic civic infrastructure and is aimed at improving living standards for 220 beneficiary families. Alongside housing, the minister also opened a mini stadium and commissioned power infrastructure projects, reflecting a broader push to strengthen urban services and community facilities under the Smart City programme.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai inaugurated multi-storied tenements built under the Puducherry Smart City Mission for sanitary workers living near Chinnayapuram hamlet. The housing project was developed to rehabilitate families who were earlier residing in old and dilapidated structures without proper civic amenities. A total of 220 beneficiaries have been allotted homes under this development. Advertisement
The residential complex comprises six blocks and has been planned with essential infrastructure, including internal roads, drinking water supply, sewerage connections, electricity, and lift facilities. The project is intended to offer safer and more dignified living conditions while ensuring access to basic urban services. Officials said the initiative aligns with the broader objective of the Smart City Mission to upgrade urban housing and improve quality of life for economically vulnerable sections.
As part of the same programme, the minister also inaugurated a mini stadium at Anna Thidal, developed at a cost of INR 17 crore. The facility includes a main playing field, spectator galleries and parking space, and is expected to be used by local residents and nearby educational institutions for sports and community activities.
In addition, compact substations equipped with modern electrical systems were commissioned at an investment of INR 28.20 crore. These substations are expected to improve the reliability of power supply in surrounding areas and support growing residential and commercial demand.
Senior officials of the Union Territory administration, including the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister, were present during the inaugurations, highlighting coordinated efforts between the Centre and the local government in executing urban infrastructure projects.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What housing project was inaugurated under the Puducherry Smart City Mission?
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai inaugurated newly constructed multi-storied tenements under the Puducherry Smart City Mission. The housing project is meant for sanitary workers who were earlier living in unsafe and overcrowded conditions near Chinnayapuram hamlet, providing them with permanent and secure homes.
Q2. Who are the beneficiaries of the housing project and how many families are covered?
The project benefits 220 sanitary worker families who have been allotted permanent housing. These families were earlier residing in old and dilapidated structures without proper civic amenities, and the new homes aim to improve their living conditions and quality of life.
Q3. What facilities have been provided in the new residential complex?
The residential complex consists of six blocks and includes essential civic infrastructure such as internal roads, drinking water supply, sewerage connections, electricity, and lift facilities. These provisions are intended to ensure safe, dignified, and well-serviced urban living for the residents.
Q4. What other civic projects were inaugurated along with the housing development?
Alongside the housing project, the minister inaugurated a mini stadium at Anna Thidal, developed at a cost of INR 17 crore. The stadium includes a main playing field, spectator galleries, and parking facilities, and is expected to support sports and community activities.
Q5. What power infrastructure projects were commissioned during the event?
Compact electrical substations with modern systems were commissioned at a total investment of INR 28.20 crore. These substations are expected to improve power supply reliability in nearby areas and support increasing residential and commercial electricity demand under the Smart City programme.
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