Underground electric and telephone cables to be laid in Chidambaram: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
He said the project would cost ₹36 crore, and that it would ensure that the car festival of the Nataraja Temple was conducted without any obstacles
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu announced on September 2, 2026, plans to lay underground electric and telephone cables, as well as drinking water and sewage lines in Chidambaram Municipality. The objective is to ensure the smooth conduct of the Nataraja Temple car festival without any hindrances. The project is estimated to cost ₹36 crore.
Additionally, Vijay proposed a heritage walk facility between Fort St. David and Silver Beach in Cuddalore, with an estimated cost of ₹8 crore. Furthermore, he announced plans to beautify Kanniyakumari Beach and enhance tourist facilities at a cost of ₹50 crore.
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