A series of development and infrastructure projects were inaugurated in Dindigul and Theni districts on August 4, 2026, while foundation stones were also laid for new public works. The programmes covered transport infrastructure, healthcare, housing and skill-development facilities intended to expand public services in the two districts.
In Dindigul district, the foundation stone was laid for a new Dindigul Municipal Corporation bus stand, estimated to cost ₹74.89 crore. The facility is planned along the Dindigul West–Palani–Vathalakundu Service Road. Following the virtual foundation-stone ceremony, District Collector Durgamoorthi, IAS, formally marked the commencement of construction work along with Corporation officials.
The programme also included the inauguration of additional buildings at the Athoor Government Hospital complex, constructed at an estimated cost of ₹3.50 crore. The new infrastructure is intended to expand facilities available at the government hospital and strengthen healthcare services for residents of Athoor and surrounding areas.
In Theni district, a newly constructed housing project at Uthamapalayam, developed at an estimated cost of ₹39.14 crore, was inaugurated. In addition, new skill centres costing ₹6.25 crore each were opened at the Government Polytechnic Colleges in Kottur and Andipatti. These centres are intended to provide students with additional facilities for technical education and vocational skill development.
Officials including Theni District Collector R. Vaithinathan and other district representatives participated in the Uthamapalayam programme. Together, the projects represent investment across transport, healthcare, housing and technical education, adding new public infrastructure in both Dindigul and Theni districts.