Chennai: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday conducted the first cabinet meeting of the TVK government, where he reviewed 436 projects and schemes. State Electricity Minister R Nirmal Kumar told reporters after the meeting that Vijay discussed ways and means to implement key poll promises of TVK. Vijay instructed ministers to function in an efficient manner to deliver a corruption-free and clean government.
Focus on Governance and Poll Promises
The hour-long meeting, which began at 10 a.m., also focused on the Governor's forthcoming Assembly address and measures to streamline governance across departments. Nirmal Kumar said projects and schemes relating to individual departments were assigned to the respective ministers for further action. He noted, 'As many as 436 projects and schemes, including the party's poll promises, were discussed in the cabinet meeting. Each minister has been given projects and schemes concerning their respective departments.'
Aspirations of Youth and Women
He added that the discussions centered on achieving a corruption-free and drug-free Tamil Nadu while meeting the aspirations of youngsters and women. In the industries department alone, 37 projects were discussed and assigned to the ministry for taking them forward. The CM instructed ministers to hold discussions with officials of the concerned departments and prepare detailed reports to achieve the targets.
Opposition to Mekedatu Project
Replying to a question on Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu project, the minister said the Tamil Nadu government would take all legal steps to oppose it. 'We will take all legal actions to thwart the Mekedatu project,' he said.
Assembly Session on June 18
Speaker J C D Prabhakar later told media that the Tamil Nadu Assembly would commence on June 18 with the Governor's speech. The duration of the session would be determined by the Business Advisory Committee.
