Mon Jan 05 13:04:19 UTC 2026: Summary:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated 155 new vehicles for the Revenue and Disaster Management Department in Chennai. The vehicles, costing ₹13.73 crore, will be used by officials to aid in administering welfare schemes and responding to natural disasters. This purchase was announced during the department’s Demands for Grants for 2025-26. Since the DMK government took office in 2021, 370 vehicles have been provided to the Revenue Department at a cost of ₹36.74 crore.

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Tamil Nadu Boosts Disaster Response with New Vehicle Fleet

Chennai, India – January 5, 2026 – In a move to strengthen its administrative and disaster response capabilities, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today unveiled a fleet of 155 new vehicles for the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The inauguration ceremony took place at Island Grounds in Chennai.

The newly acquired vehicles, procured at a cost of ₹13.73 crore, will be allocated to Sub-Collectors, Deputy Collectors, Tahsildars, and other key officers within the department. According to an official statement, these vehicles are crucial for officials to effectively administer government welfare schemes and rapidly respond to natural disasters, such as floods and cyclones, which are of particular concern to the coastal state.

“The Revenue and Disaster Management Department serves as the backbone of our state’s administrative system,” said Chief Minister Stalin in a statement. “These vehicles will empower our officials to deliver essential services and provide timely relief to those in need, especially during times of crisis.”

The vehicle purchase was initially announced during the Revenue and Disaster Management Department’s Demands for Grants for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Since the DMK government assumed power in 2021, a total of 370 new vehicles have been added to the Revenue Department’s fleet, representing a total investment of ₹36.74 crore. This investment reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing the department and enhancing its operational efficiency.

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