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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
NGT should constitute committee to monitor saplings planted, says Eswaran of Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) should constitute a committee to monitor planting and nurturing of saplings in compensation for trees cut for infrastructure projects in the State, said Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam coordinator V. Eswaran. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) cut 2,239 trees for the Coimbatore - Pollachi road project and it had to plant almost 23,000 saplings in compensation. According to information gathered through Right to Information (RTI) Act, the NHAI planted the saplings through the District Rural Development Agency in eight panchayats at Kinathukadavu, Pollachi North, Pollachi South, and Annamalai. The NHAI earned ₹ 33.21 lakh from the trees felled for the project. Since adequate information was not available from all the eight panchayats, Mr. Eswaran and his team visited two panchayats on June 26, 2025 and found that just about 100 of the 2,000 odd saplings that were planted had survived. Mr. Eswaran said the NGT should take suo moto action on the NHAI and officials for not ensuring that the saplings planted had grown into trees. Nearly 4,351 trees were cut for the Chengapalli - Walayar road project and 13,000 saplings had to be planted. However, only 6,000 were planted, he added. With regard to the Pollachi road project, the panchayats claim that large amount of money was spent to maintain the saplings. But, the survival rate of the saplings is poor. This is because no one has taken the effort or care to maintain the saplings. This defeats the Supreme Court and High Court orders on planting saplings in compensation for trees cut for road projects. Mr. Eswaran submitted a letter to Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar demanding action on the NHAI officials and the road contractor and also to ensure that enough saplings were planted in compensation to the trees cut for the Pollachi road project.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
More than 4,000 elderly people screened for cataract in Coimbatore
Over 4,000 elderly people underwent cataract screening in Coimbatore district over the past two months through special eye camps launched under the initiative of District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar. As many as 19 special screening camps were conducted in various blocks including Madukkarai, Thondamuthur, Negamam, Karamadai, Sarkarsamakulam, Sultanpet, Valparai, Periyanaickenpalayam, and Annur. The camps were jointly organised by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and the District Blindness Control Society. During these camps, 4,011 individuals were screened, and cataract was detected in 236 of them. Of these, 168 have already undergone surgery. In addition, 154 people were detected with hypertension, 103 with diabetes, and 50 with both . Those identified with health issues were provided medical support and counselling. An outreach event held on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) under the Ungalai Thedi Ungal Ooril programme in Sulur taluk brought attention to the case of 80-year-old Lakshmi, a resident of Karumathampatti. During an inspection of the Karumathampatti Primary Health Centre, the Collector noticed that Ms. Lakshmi was affected by cataract and instructed health officials to provide immediate medical assistance. She was subsequently admitted to the Coimbatore Government Medical College Hospital for the surgery.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nodal officers appointed to track higher education enrolment of Government school students in Coimbatore
As part of the Kalloori Kanavu initiative of the Tamil Nadu Government, the Coimbatore District Administration has appointed 116 senior officials from various local bodies and the School Education Department as nodal officers to monitor higher education enrolment among students from 116 government schools who completed Class 12 during the 2024–2025 academic year. Following the direction of District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, the nodal officers visited each school to assess the enrolment status of all students who appeared for the board examinations. Their responsibilities also included identifying those who had not enrolled in any course and providing them with necessary guidance and support. According to official data, 10,301 students from government schools in the district have cleared the Class 12 exams. Among them 8,112 (78%) have already joined higher education institutions, while 1,908 students (18.5%) have submitted applications and are awaiting admission. A total of 281 students have not yet applied for any higher education programme. To ensure inclusive access, a district-level grievances redress camp was organised to support students who have not enrolled. A Higher Education Guidance Centre has also been established to assist students with counselling and application processes. A review meeting of all nodal officers was held on Friday, chaired by the District Collector. Officers presented field updates, and plans were discussed to ensure that all remaining students are guided into appropriate courses. 'Since various counselling processes have just now begun, the opportunities are still open. Officials have been instructed to ensure that every eligible student is enrolled,' said Chief Education Officer R. Balamurali.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Over 150 students attend grievances redress camp for higher education admissions in Coimbatore
Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar chaired a special grievances redress camp for students seeking admission to higher education courses at the District Collectorate on Friday. Over 150 students who have completed Class 12, along with their parents, attended the camp and submitted 55 requests related to bank loans, certificates, education scholarships, and NEET coaching. The Collector said the district has over 175 colleges in various fields. He also provided students with information on courses and addressed common queries. A guidebook containing details on colleges, available courses, seat availability, contact persons, required certificates, and government support schemes was distributed at the camp. For further information on higher education admissions, students and parents may contact the Higher Education Guidance and Counselling Centre at the District Collectorate via mobile number 9487047568 or toll-free 1800 425 0085.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
T.N. to take steps to increase investments from Germany
Tamil Nadu will take steps to bring more investments from Germany, said Industries MinisterT.R.B. Rajaa on Wednesday. Speaking virtually at the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility of ZF Group in Coimbatore, he said the ZF Group has made a cumulative investment of ₹2,000 crore at its Coimbatore plant. The district will develop into a top notch global manufacturing centre and the Department of Industries of the Tamil Nadu government is working towards it. The Minister said he plans to travel to Germany soon to meet the industries there and invite them to invest in Tamil Nadu. District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar said Coimbatore has industries in multiple sectors – automobiles, electric vehicles, foundries, pumps, etc. With the ease of doing business in the State, there are several investments here. The State government is giving great attention to bring investments, especially from Germany, he said. Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director of JCB India, said Tamil Nadu plays an important role in JCB's growth. The Indian construction equipment industry is poised to become the second largest globally by 2030, he said.
