Collector takes stock of development projects, monsoon preparedness in Melur Taluk

Collector Nishant Krishna on Wedesday conducted an inspection across Melur taluk as part of the Ungalai Thedi Ungal Ooril initiative to review ongoing development projects, disaster preparedness, and public service delivery.

At the Melur municipal office, where the Collector reviewed monsoon preparedness, he examined the heavy-duty rescue equipment, including electric motors, drainage-clearing machinery, water pumps, generators, tree-cutting tools, and rescue boats, kept on standby.

At the Melur Government Hospital, he inspected key medical units including 50-bed emergency care ward, integrated emergency care centre, new born stabilisation unit, dialysis facility, and antenatal care ward. He interacted with doctors regarding patient care standards.

After reviewing administrative registers and receiving public grievances at the municipal office, the Collector visited Pathinettamgudi village in Melur panchayat union. He inspected the construction of two new percolation ponds that were being developed on government-assigned barren land at a combined cost of ₹22.91 lakh under the VB-G RAM G scheme.

He instructed officials to ensure that the water bodies were dedicated exclusively to recharging groundwater and meeting local agriculture and livestock needs.

The Collector then went to the Social Justice Hostel for college students. During a check of the kitchen and dining areas and stockrooms, he engaged with resident students to evaluate the quality and timeliness of meals as well as the adequacy of basic living facilities.

At Melur Government Higher Secondary School, Mr. Nishant Krishna inspected classrooms, drinking water setups, restrooms, and overall campus cleanliness, directing officials to maintain high sanitation standards and student amenities.

Later, on Melur Government Arts College campus, he inaugurated a newly built dining hall constructed at a cost of ₹30 lakh under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme.

Moving to Kottampatti panchayat union, the Collector inspected ongoing renovation works at the Panchayat Union Primary School in Katcharayanpatti, which is being upgraded at an estimated cost of ₹4 lakh under the Rural Building Maintenance Scheme.

A inspection was conducted with the officials. He instructed them to accelerate local infrastructure development, including drinking water supply, sanitation, and road works, while ensuring that welfare schemes and services from the State government seamlessly reach all eligible beneficiaries.