Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates new bus stand in Pudukottai
The Chief Minister distributed welfare assistance worth Rs 62.73 crore to 13,676 beneficiaries during his first visit to the district.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated a redeveloped bus stand in Pudukottai on Monday, November 2, 2026. This marked his first visit to the district since assuming office.
According to The Hindu, the Chief Minister also inaugurated 44 completed projects worth Rs 68.31 crore and laid the foundation for 70 new works valued at Rs 11.72 crore. During the visit, he distributed welfare assistance totalling Rs 62.73 crore to 13,676 beneficiaries in the district.
The new bus stand was constructed by the Municipal Administration and Water Supply department at a cost of Rs 23.25 crore. The facility, built on 20,077 square metres, includes 60 bays, 74 shops, restaurants, a passenger waiting hall, a feeding room, and a reverse osmosis plant.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated a multipurpose indoor sports stadium at the Kalaignar Karunanidhi Stadium campus, built for Rs 6.29 crore. The stadium provides infrastructure for sports such as badminton, volleyball, table tennis, and chess.
The Hindu reported that the event venue was changed from the District Armed Reserve grounds to the annexe building of the District Collectorate in the late hours of Sunday. While the Chief Minister distributed assistance and received petitions, he did not address the gathering.
Other inaugurated projects included the Arivusaar Maiyam Knowledge Centre in Alangudi and a seed storage godown in Vamban. The Chief Minister was accompanied by several officials, including Director of Municipal Administration P. Madhusudhan Reddy.