Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Friday laid the foundation for the construction of 238 permanent houses for Sri Lankan Tamils at the Rehabilitation camps in Kurunjipadi and Kattumannarkovil in the district. Of these, 166 houses will come up in Renganathapuram panchayat in Kurunjipadi and 72 in Udaiyarkudi panchayat in Kattumannarkovil.

Mr. Panneerselvam said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had ordered renovation of the dwelling units and provision of basic amenities in the camps.

The State government had allotted funds for improving the quality of life of the Sri Lankan Tamils.

Mr. Stalin had also announced various schemes for providing higher education and skill development training to them, giving revolving funds for self-help groups and increasing their monthly assistance, he added.

District Collector K. Balasubramaniam was present.

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