Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam – II
▪ The Tamil Nadu government has granted administrative sanction for allocation of ₹1,087 crore for implementing ‘Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam’
▪ The programme is being implemented by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
▪ The programme inducted in 2006 aims to improve the overall basic infrastructure facilities in all village panchayats in a phased manner.
▪ The initiative includes rejuvenating ponds, upgrading streets and lanes, installing streetlights, and providing livelihood and marketing facilities.
▪ During 2025-26, the programme will be implemented in 2,329 village panchayats.
▪ Block-level committees will decide the works to be taken up in a village panchayat.
▪ “The shortlisted works must be approved by a Special Grama Sabha.”
▪ A minimum of 30% funds were to be allocated for SC/ST habitation areas.
