TN CM announces Rs 5,000 financial aid for 108 ambulance workers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami is on a tour to the Southern districts in Tamil Nadu. The CM visited Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts on Friday to check on the preventive measures being taken against Covid-19.

Edappadi Palaniswami has announced financial aid of Rs 5,000 for 108 ambulance workers and medical staffs who work during emergency situations, as a goodwill gesture during the pandemic.

Earlier, he introduced projects worth Rs 275 crores and spent Rs 36 crores for development plans to 5,982 beneficiaries.

In his speech in Tenkasi, he stated that new industries will soon be opened to provide job opportunities to 1500 people. He also stated that loans worth Rs 82.27  crores have been sanctioned for small industries and start up firms.

In addition, he said that loans worth Rs 95 crores have been sanctioned and steps are being taken to build dams.

The Chief Minister assured that food parks will be formed in Tirunelveli's Gangaikondan.