In Recently
India’s largest Trichy Bird Park in Kambarasampettai on the banks of river Kaveri.
Objectives
- Encouraging self-reliance – Involving people in planning and executing developmental projects.
- Enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.
- Strengthening the role of local bodies in decision-making.
- Bridging infrastructure gaps in rural and urban areas through public contribution.
- Fostering community participation in development works.
Key Features
- The scheme is implemented through local bodies such as Village Panchayats, Panchayat Unions, Municipalities, and Corporations.
- Public and private contributions play a significant role in project execution.
- Funds are utilized for basic infrastructure development such as:
- Roads
- Streetlights
- Drinking water supply
- School improvements
- Health centers
- Sanitation facilities
- 50% of project cost is borne by the government, while the remaining 50% comes from the public, NGOs, or private sponsors