Corporation to initiate projects with residents’ participation
The Hindu
Public should contribute at least one-third of total estimate
The Greater Chennai Corporation is set to launch civic projects with support from residents’ welfare associations under the Namakku Naame Thittam. Civic officials have started creating awareness among residents on the initiative to implement infrastructure projects using corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds and funding from residents’ welfare associations.
According to officials, at least ₹50 crore is expected to be mobilised under the Namakku Naame Thittam in the city.
A total of ₹300 crore has been allocated by the State government. Residents will be permitted to facilitate funding of at least 33% for projects such as parks, playgrounds, roads, buildings and other civic infrastructure.