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Tamil Nadu Govt Approves New Body to Oversee ₹200 Cr Construction Projects
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the creation of a dedicated agency to manage construction projects exceeding ₹200 crore.
The state cabinet of Tamil Nadu has approved the formation of a new autonomous body tasked with executing large‑scale construction projects, with an estimated outlay of more than ₹200 crore.
The agency will coordinate infrastructure works such as roads, bridges and public buildings, aiming to streamline procurement, cut delays and ensure quality standards.
According to officials, the body will function under the oversight of the Public Works Department and will report directly to the chief minister’s office, with its funding drawn from the state’s capital budget.
The decision aligns with the government's broader push to accelerate infrastructure development ahead of upcoming fiscal targets.
Details on the composition of the board, its exact mandate and the implementation timeline have not been disclosed yet.
The agency will coordinate infrastructure works such as roads, bridges and public buildings, aiming to streamline procurement, cut delays and ensure quality standards.
According to officials, the body will function under the oversight of the Public Works Department and will report directly to the chief minister’s office, with its funding drawn from the state’s capital budget.
The decision aligns with the government's broader push to accelerate infrastructure development ahead of upcoming fiscal targets.
Details on the composition of the board, its exact mandate and the implementation timeline have not been disclosed yet.