Sun Mar 23 08:56:01 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Allocates ₹1,087 Crore for Rural Infrastructure Upgrade
**Chennai, March 23, 2025** – The Tamil Nadu government has approved ₹1,087 crore (approximately $130 million USD) for the second phase of the ‘Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam’ (AGAMT-II) program. This initiative aims to bolster basic infrastructure in rural areas across the state during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department will oversee the implementation of AGAMT-II, which builds upon a program launched in 2006. The initiative focuses on improving infrastructure in all 12,482 village panchayats across the state in a phased manner. This year’s allocation will benefit 2,329 panchayats.
Planned improvements include pond rejuvenation, street and lane upgrades, streetlight installations, and enhancements to livelihood and marketing facilities. Block Level Committees will determine project specifics for each village panchayat, with all projects requiring approval by a Special Grama Sabha. At least 30% of the funding is earmarked for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe habitation areas.
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