He said a proposal for a road estimated at Rs 3.40 crore in 2013 was held up due to Centre, state frictions then. “Now that the state government has cordial relations with the Centre, procedures for the project will he expedited,” he added.

Recalling his own experience in climbing the hill to reach the village, the Minister said he understood the plight of villagers who had to send their children to Ambur for school after Class 5 as the hill had only an elementary school. He also added that arrangements for provision of drinking water would be completed before the officials left the spot after the function.

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