Abandon incinerator project in Kodungaiyur, say north Chennai residents

The Federation of North Chennai Residents’ Welfare Associations has urged the State government to provide a permanent solution to the Kodungaiyur dump yard issue and abandon the proposed incinerator project, terming it a massive threat to the region.In a press release, federation president T.K. Shanmugam welcomed the State government’s announcement to construct a 400-bed multi-super speciality hospital in Perambur at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore. He said the establishment of the medical facility was a long-standing demand of the local residents.According to the statement, the federation had consistently pressed for the hospital by taking the demand to Ministers and government officials on various occasions. Mr. Shanmugam stated that the government’s decision is a significant development