Tamil Nadu's Rs 1,200-Crore Secretariat Plan Sparks Environmental and Livelihood Fears

The Tamil Nadu government has proposed a new secretariat complex spanning 20 lakh square feet at an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore. The project has drawn criticism on multiple fronts, raising concerns about its potential impact on the ecologically sensitive coastline. Local fishing communities fear the development could threaten their traditional livelihoods. Residents already settled in the area have also raised objections over their housing and displacement rights.
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