Tamil Nadu allocates Rs 10.71 crore for climate-resilient hill town master plans

Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs 10.71 crore to develop climate-resilient master plans for seven major hill towns. The plans aim to upgrade infrastructure including roads, parking facilities, and waste management systems. A key focus is protecting ecologically sensitive areas from unregulated urban growth. The government will employ advanced mapping technologies and drone surveys to conduct accurate environmental assessments. The initiative is designed to foster safer and more sustainable living conditions in hill settlements across the state.