Tue Dec 23 13:49:39 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article based on it:

Summary:

The article reports on Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister R. Rajendran’s activities in Salem district on December 23, 2025. These included distributing bicycles to students, inaugurating a new fair price shop, and laying foundation stones for infrastructure projects. The minister highlighted the state government’s focus on education and various welfare schemes.

Rewritten News Article:

Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister Boosts Education, Infrastructure in Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu – December 23, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister R. Rajendran made a series of announcements in Salem district today, focusing on education and infrastructure development.

The Minister began the day by distributing bicycles to 152 Class XI students at Kannankurichi Government Higher Secondary School. This is part of a larger scheme that will provide bicycles to 25,159 students across 178 government and government-aided schools in the district for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Rajendran emphasized the state government’s commitment to education, highlighting several key initiatives that have been implemented effectively in Salem district, including the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, Pudhumai Penn, Tamil Pudhalvan, Naan Mudhalvan and Illam Thedi Kalvi.

The Minister also inaugurated a new building for the Periyar Nagar Fair Price Shop in Kondappanaickenpatti. The facility, constructed at a cost of ₹15 lakh and operated by the K. Kondappanaickenpatti Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, is expected to benefit 1,153 ration cardholders in the surrounding area.

Furthermore, Rajendran laid foundation stones for road and drainage works worth ₹1.05 crore under the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme.

Mayor A. Ramachandran, Additional District Collector (Development) N. Ponmani, and other officials were present at the day’s events.

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