Minister Aadhav Arjuna Reviews Monsoon Prep in Villivakkam, Sets 10-Day Wall Deadline

Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna inspected monsoon preparedness and infrastructure works across the Villivakkam Assembly constituency in Chennai on Tuesday, issuing directives to officials to expedite key flood mitigation projects.

During his inspection, the minister reviewed ongoing flood protection measures along the Otteri Nullah. A 500-metre retaining wall is currently being constructed along the canal as part of a larger ₹66.27-crore project that spans a 10.81-kilometre stretch of the waterbody. Minister Aadhav Arjuna directed civic officials to finish the construction of the retaining wall within 10 days.

The minister also visited the TVS Canal located in Agathiyar Nagar to review desilting efforts. He ordered officials to carry out desilting and related maintenance work immediately to ensure the unhindered flow of rainwater ahead of the approaching northeast monsoon.

In addition to stormwater management, the inspection covered local healthcare facilities. The minister reviewed the construction work of an Urban Primary Health Centre in the constituency.

At the Urban Community Health Centre in Ayanavaram, the minister distributed one-gram gold rings to five newborn babies under the 'Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram' scheme. According to official figures, 3,823 of the 6,790 babies born in Greater Chennai since June 22 have received gold rings under the welfare initiative so far.

Throughout the inspection tour across the constituency, the minister also interacted directly with local residents and received petitions regarding various civic issues and pending local works.