Stalin hands over financial assistance to wards of Archakars

Chief Minister M K Stalin distributed a substantial fund of Rs 8 crore for the administration and maintenance of temples. The event took place at the Secretariat, where the Chief Minister handed over the financial aid aimed at preserving and sustaining approximately 490 temples in the district. The allocated aid witnessed an increase from Rs 6 crore to Rs 8 crore. This boost in funding is expected to enhance the capabilities for the upkeep and proper functioning of these temples. During the distribution ceremony, Chief Minister Stalin also extended financial assistance to the children of eight Archakars associated with the temples. Furthermore, the Chief Minister demonstrated a commitment to education by providing incentives to 292 students enrolled in government archakars training centres. The event was attended by key officials, including Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P K Sekarbabu, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena, Principal Secretary of HR and CE K Manivasagan, and Commissioner of the department K V Muralidharan. @@@@