On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin kicked off a wave of urban development in Chennai. He laid the groundwork for several new initiatives slated to cost ₹22 crore, while also celebrating the completion of projects valued at ₹8.6 crore, officially opening them to the public.
A key highlight of these efforts is the extensive renovation of Murasoli Maran Park in Perambur, a project under the North Chennai Development Programme. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) will oversee this revitalization, investing ₹8.20 crore to transform the beloved green space.
Furthermore, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is establishing a new Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) center, complete with kitchen facilities, on Srinivasa Nagar Third Street within the Kolathur Assembly constituency. This essential facility, costing ₹1.40 crore funded through MLACDS, aims to bolster community support. In addition, G.K.M. Colony will benefit from the creation of two new multi-purpose community centers at different sites.
The Chief Minister also officially opened several completed projects, including modern new classrooms in GCC’s Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar Zone and Perambur. Enhancing recreational spaces, he inaugurated upgraded facilities at the Mayor Munusamy playground on Rangasayee Street and in Amithammal Colony. Symbolically, he unveiled a statue of the revered Tamil saint-poet Tiruvalluvar on Somaya Street.
Beyond infrastructure, CM Stalin focused on direct community support. He personally distributed vital educational materials and laptops to students, along with providing medical assistance, three-wheelers, and various other forms of aid to deserving beneficiaries. The launch of aid distribution to students at Anitha Achievers Academy further underscored his commitment to empowering the youth.
The events saw the attendance of several prominent dignitaries, including Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, Chennai Mayor R. Priya, Members of Parliament Kalanidhi Veeraswamy and R. Girirajan, along with legislators Thayagam Kavi, A. Vetriazhagan, and Joseph Samuel, among other elected representatives and high-ranking officials.