3,840 apartments to be built for World Tamil meet

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday said it would construct 3,840 apartments in Coimbatore, venue of the World Classical Tamil conference in June and also improve roads in that district at a total cost of Rs 177.85 crore.

The government would spend Rs 118 crore to construct the apartments at Ukkagadam and Ammankulam areas, for which funds have been sanctioned under the Jawaharlal Nehru National City Development scheme, an official press release said.

Roads in Coimbatore would also be developed at a cost of Rs 59.85 crore.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had issued necessary orders in this regard, the release added.