T.N. government allots ₹1.9 crore for cleaning government schools in cyclone-hit districts

While Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur will get ₹50 lakh each, Kancheepuram district will get ₹40 lakh

Published - December 10, 2023 06:38 pm IST - Chennai

The schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday after the cleaning works are completed.

The schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday after the cleaning works are completed. | Photo Credit: M. VEDHAN

The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday allocated ₹1.9 crore for cleaning and maintaining government schools in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur districts as they were affected by Cyclone Michaung. While Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur will get ₹50 lakh each, Kancheepuram district will get ₹40 lakh. The schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday after the cleaning works are completed and an inspection is undertaken by the department. A total of 17 nodal officers visited the schools in the four districts to check their status for reopening.

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