District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar inspected the precautionary measures being undertaken in panchayats in Thirukkuvalai taluk of Nagapattinam district ahead of the northeast monsoon.
During his visit to Vallam village, the Collector inspected a fair price shop and checked the registers maintained there, the stocks of essential commodities, including rice and pulses, and whether ration items were being distributed properly to cardholders.
He subsequently visited residential areas on Colony Street in Ettukudi village, inspected the locality and heard the grievances of residents.
The Collector also inspected the Social Justice School Girls’ Hostel in Thirukkuvalai. He reviewed the basic amenities available to the inmates, including drinking water, the facilities in the kitchen and the quality of food prepared for the students.
As part of the monsoon preparedness inspection, Praveen Kumar visited the banks of the Pazhayaru in the area under Thalainayar Town Panchayat in Vedaranyam taluk. He checked whether arrangements had been made to ensure the free flow of rainwater and prevent stagnation.
Vedaranyam Revenue Divisional Officer Kannan, Tahsildar Udhayakumar, Thalainayar Town Panchayat Executive Officer Kaliyaperumal and other government officials accompanied the Collector during the inspections.
