Chennai slum dwellers protest steep housing payments demanded by TN govt. Residents, including abuse survivor Lily and widow Lakshmi, face Rs 4.28 lakh down payment for resettlement under PMAY’s Housing For All mission. 400 families demand houses without hefty payments, highlighting policy issues and financial burden on EWS and SC communities. TNUHDB defends policy, while critics argue lack of consideration for repayment capacity and dilution of once progressive scheme.
When TNM visited the densely populated settlement, we found that inside some houses rainwater was still stagnating mixed with sewage and the residents were heavily dependent on volunteers for supply of essentials.
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Govt. Agriculture Engineering Workshop being restored
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A hidden gem: A new heritage garden coming up at the Government Agriculture Engineering Workshop at Washermenpet. | Photo Credit: Ragu R.
Govt. Agriculture Engineering Workshop being restored Close to the Metro station in Washermenpet is a historical treasure not many know the Government Agriculture Engineering Workshop started by the British in 1919.
Buildings and machinery in this spacious area were left to ruin after the workshop stopped production. After Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami made a
suo motu statement announcing its restoration last year, the Horticulture Department has transformed it into a Heritage Garden to provide space for recreational and physical activities for the people and children of north Chennai. The cost of the project cost is estimated to be ₹5 crore.