Sun Apr 27 14:52:54 UTC 2025: **Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Lays Foundation Stone for New Hockey Stadium in Coimbatore**

COIMBATORE, Tamil Nadu – Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inaugurated a new hockey stadium in Coimbatore, marking a significant investment in sports infrastructure. The ₹9.67 crore facility, built on 7.02 acres, will feature an ASTRO turf, a spectator gallery, and various amenities. Simultaneously, Mr. Stalin laid foundation stones for 132 additional development projects totaling ₹82.14 crore and inaugurated 54 completed projects worth ₹29.99 crore in the district. These initiatives, along with the distribution of ₹239.41 crore in welfare assistance to over 25,000 beneficiaries, exemplify the state government’s commitment to its “Dravidian Model” of inclusive development, Mr. Stalin stated. He highlighted the government’s support for women’s empowerment and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), citing significant credit linkages provided to SHGs in the district.

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