Chennai sources have stated that the latest in a series of initiatives under brand ‘Amma’, Tamil Nadu government will set up 500 ‘Amma Gyms’ for youth and develop as many ‘Amma Parks’ for the public in rural areas.
The chief minister has also announced setting up of 500 ‘Amma Parks’ in village panchayats with all amenities, including play equipment for children, toilets, cement benches for seating and paved pathways for walking at a total outlay of Rs. 100 crore.
Sources have added that Chief Minister has unveiled a host of other initiatives, including converting incandescent bulbs used for street lighting into energy efficient LED to bring down spending on electricity consumption bills by 35 per cent and steps to completely do away with open defecation.
Earlier low cost state run food retail chain ‘Amma canteen’ introduced during Ms.Jayalalithaa’s previous tenure turned out to be a huge hit, prompting the government to go in for more such outlets across the state.
