– Conservation work is active at 352 temples; consecration completed at 60.
– The Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar temple in Thanjavur was awarded by UNESCO in 2024 for its restoration.
– Released Tirukkural-Treasure of Global Wisdom book.
– Provided ₹2.15 crore to the Tamil Growth Academy via a cheque handover ceremony.
– flagged off 198 new vehicles (₹17 crore) for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
Tamil Nadu’s initiative to restore century-old temples not only preserves cultural heritage but also reflects an effective use of state resources in collaboration with external sponsors and temple funds. Allocating substantial budgets-₹425 crores since last year-illustrates consistent prioritization toward long-term conservation goals tied to architectural legacy and religion.The simultaneous investment in school infrastructure highlights balanced governance focusing on both historical preservation and educational needs-two pillars critical for development sustainability.
Recognitions like UNESCO awards bolster morale towards globally validated efforts but also raise benchmarks for future projects. With additional attention toward infrastructure programs under various departments, such measures can foster multi-sector growth across rural and urban regions equally without compromising cultural affinity or modernity.
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