Latest News | Minister Promises to Meet Core Sector Needs of Western TN

Coimbatore, Sept 25 (PTI): Tamil Nadu PWD Minister E V Velu on Saturday promised to take steps to fulfil the infrastructural requirements of the western region of the State, particularly Coimbatore.

Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Ex-Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Jameel Arrested in Kishtwar After 19 Years of Long Hunt.

Addressing an interactive meeting organised by the local chapter of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Kongu Global Forum, the Minister said he had raised the issue with the Chief Minister M K Stalin earlier and the latter had sanctioned the infrastructural projects required by Coimbatore. However, the city needed more such projects, it was stated at the meeting. A power-point presentation was made to highlight the additional needs and they were related to road, rail and air connectivity. Besides, there was the need for Metro train service, new railway tracks and setting up of a Tamil Nadu Rail Development Corporation.

State Minister of Forest K Ramachandran was among those who took part in the interaction.

Also Read | Rajasthan Accident: 6 REET 2021 Exam Candidates Killed, 5 Injured as Van Rams into Container in Chaksu Area.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)