Rs 666 crore project to prevent sea erosion

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has proposed a Rs 666 crore project to prevent sea erosion in nine coastal districts of the State, including the capital Chennai. According to the announcement made by Public Works Department Minister Duraimurugan in the state Assembly here, the proposal has been sent to the Finance Commission seeking financial aid.  The four-phased project would include strengthening of existing measures and the maximum works have been scheduled for Kanyakumari, with a financial outlay of Rs 220.55 crore.  Nagappattinam, Chennai, Tuticorin, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Tirunelveli, Tiruvallur and Villupuram are the other districts where the project would be implemented.