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The Hindu
15-06-2025
- The Hindu
Kumbakonam railway station poised for redevelopment
A ₹99-crore major redevelopment project to give a complete makeover to the Kumbakonam railway station is poised for implementation in the coming months. The Southern Railway has floated a tender to identify an agency to carry the work. The project was proposed by the Ministry of Railways following which the Southern Railway appointed a consultant for preparation of the master plan. A senior railway official said a comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared covering the master plan, design methodology, traffic survey, commercial development, sustainable design, landscape design, smart features, construction methodology, and plan and social and environmental impact assessment. The official said the tender was floated a few days ago. Kumbakonam is a temple town housing several temples within the town and in its surroundings and nearby towns. Kumbakonam railway station was opened to passenger service on February 15, 1877 during the colonial era when the erstwhile South Indian Railway existed. The station is classified as a NSG 4 (Non Suburban) station attracting tourists from all over the country. As part of the redevelopment project, the existing railway station would be demolished and a new station building with world class amenities will be built. Provision of separate entry and exit in the station; departure lobby with booking windows, ticket vending machines and queuing hall; escalators and lifts; concourse with different categories of waiting hall, lounges, baby care room and cloakroom; retail area with F&B outlets, various kiosks space for Tamil Nadu Tourism, taxi; charging station for electric vehicles; parking facility and installation of baggage scanners and door frame metal detectors are among the slew of key features proposed in the new station, according to the DPR. Mahamaham The official said the plan was to complete the work in one-and-a-half years from the date of award of work. The yard remodelling would be taken up separately. 'The tender formalities should be finished early and the whole project should be completed well before the next Mahamaham festival which is scheduled to be held in Kumbakonam on March 9, 2028', said A. Giri, secretary, Thanjavur District Railway Users Association. The station with modern facilities should be ready for use to cater to the huge chunk of pilgrims visiting Kumbakonam for the month-long event, said Mr. Giri, a former member of the Tiruchi Divisional Railways Users' Consultative Committee.
Daily Tribune
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Tamil Nadu Tourism and ODOP walls inaugurated
Tamil Nadu Tourism and ODOP walls inaugurated TDT | Manama Ambassador of India H.E. Vinod K. Jacob inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Tourism and One District One Product (ODOP) walls at the Consular hall of the Embassy in the presence of Tamil community living in Bahrain. These walls highlight touristic attractions as well as exquisite products identified under ODOP scheme, of the state of Tamil Nadu. Under the 'focus state/union territory' initiative of Embassy of India, touristic and ODOP products of a particular state/ Union territory are being promoted in Bahrain for a period of around one month. Tamil Nadu is the ninth focus state to be featured at the State/ Union Territory Wall in the Consular hall, after Rajasthan, Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Initiative The Embassy actively engages the Indian community for its focus state initiative in sourcing the ODOP products for display at the Embassy. ODOP initiative aims to select, brand, and promote at least one product from each district of the country for enabling holistic socio-economic growth across all regions. Under this initiative, all products have been selected by States/UTs by taking into consideration the existing ecosystem on the ground, products identified under Districts as Export Hubs and GI-tagged products. Tamil Nadu, located in the southern part of India, is one of the country's top tourist destinations, known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, scenic landscapes, and vibrant traditions. Hill stations Apart from temples, Tamil Nadu also boasts beautiful hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal, which offer pleasant weather and lush green landscapes, making them ideal retreats from the summer heat. Tamil Nadu's tourism offers a perfect blend of history, culture, nature, and spirituality. The state attracts millions of domestic and international tourists every year, making tourism a vital part of its economy. One-minute silence The event at the Embassy started off by observing one-minute silence as a mark of respect in memory of those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. On the occasion, speaking in Tamil, Ambassador Jacob thanked the Bharathi Association for assisting the Embassy in sourcing the ODOP items. A colourful cultural performance in addition to a variety of traditional cuisines were also organized by Bharathi Association.
