Accountability
MLA's Commitments
எம்.எல்.ஏ.வின் வாக்குறுதிகள்What the MLA has committed to do for Thoothukudi — and how far each one has come. Only constituency-level work the office can act on and report is listed here; state-government schemes are not the MLA's to deliver.
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Commitments
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Every commitment
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Resolve fisher-family patta rights along the shoreline
Land & Revenue
Secure legal title deeds for fisher-community families settled for generations along Thoothukudi's shoreline — one of the constituency's oldest demands.
On the ground: Special revenue camps under way; 4,820 applications pending, 320 deeds issued so far in 2026.
Last updated 13 May 2026
Coastal erosion & north-east monsoon protection
Disaster Resilience
Shore protection along Beach Road and Muthu Nagar, storm-water outfalls cleared, and ready relief shelters before the north-east monsoon.
On the ground: Shoreline protection tender floated; storm-water outfall clearing under way in low-lying wards.
Last updated 28 April 2026
Reliable desalinated drinking water
Water
End the chronic salinity of piped water and summer rationing by moving Thoothukudi city to a dedicated desalination plant and interim tanker network.
On the ground: 22 tanker points deployed for the heatwave; the desalination-plant feasibility study is being pursued for a lasting fix.
Last updated 15 May 2026
Re-lay every road dug up for drainage work
Roads & Infrastructure
Close open underground-drainage pits and properly re-lay the roads excavated across the constituency.
On the ground: 19 km re-laid in 2026; six work-zones remain on the priority list.
Last updated 15 May 2026
Light every dark street for women's safety
Safety
Survey and repair non-working streetlights and add lighting to unlit stretches, especially near transport hubs and coastal lanes.
On the ground: Streetlight audit completed in 24 of 33 wards; faulty stretches being repaired in batches.
Last updated 9 May 2026
Upgrade government schools
Education
Repair school buildings, fix toilets and drinking water, and expand smart classrooms before the new academic year.
On the ground: Repairs completed at 21 schools; summer learning camps running alongside.
Last updated 6 May 2026
Sterlite legacy — health & environment follow-through
Health & Environment
Long-term health screening for residents around the closed copper plant, specialist-care referrals, and independent monitoring of soil and groundwater in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
On the ground: 640+ residents screened in 2026; three specialist-care referrals; groundwater sampling under way in Kumareddiyapuram and surrounding SIPCOT neighbourhoods.
Last updated 15 May 2026
Develop the Basilica precinct & pilgrim amenities
Heritage & Tourism
Improve walkways, signage, drinking water and sanitation around the Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, especially ahead of the annual August feast.
On the ground: Feast-route sanitation upgraded; three pilgrim rest points added.
Last updated 11 May 2026
A Skills & Jobs Centre for port & industry roles
Jobs & Skills
Set up a constituency centre for maritime trade skills, computer training, and placement support with VOC Port, salt-and-chemical units and shipping companies.
On the ground: Site identified and proposal submitted; partnerships with training providers and port contractors being lined up.
Last updated 4 May 2026
A working public grievance desk
Governance
Keep the constituency office open to the public twice a week, with every grievance logged and tracked to closure.
On the ground: Grievance hours run every Tuesday and Friday; this platform tracks every complaint end to end.
Last updated 12 May 2026
Move liquor shops away from the Basilica, schools & homes
Community Safety
Press for TASMAC outlets sited close to schools, the Our Lady of Snows Basilica and residential lanes to be relocated, and carry residents' petitions to the government and District administration.
On the ground: Seven outlets flagged near schools and the Basilica; three representations made and four distance-norm reviews requested.
Last updated 10 May 2026
A drug-free schools & colleges campaign
Youth & Safety
Run anti-drug awareness in every government school and college, support de-addiction referrals, and push enforcement against peddling near campuses and coastal youth hubs.
On the ground: 16 awareness sessions held; anti-drug student clubs running in 10 schools.
Last updated 7 May 2026