Meet discusses development schemes in various constituencies

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The District Development Committee meeting held at the collectorate here discussed development programmes and schemes across various segments, including Kovalam, Parassala, Neyyattinkara and Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituencies and the Attingal Lok Sabha constituency. Vattiyoorkavu MLA V K Prasanth called for steps to repair the street lights in the city. He demanded the effective utilisation of land owned by the Kerala Water Authority in Peroorkada. He also called for more anti-drug activities. The progress of works of Vattiyoorkavu revenue tower, Muttada sub-registrar office, Melekkadavu tourism project, Pattom flyover, Peroorkada flyover, Vattiyoorkavu junction development and title deed distribution were reviewed. Neyyattinkara MLA K Ansalan raised the issue of anti-socials at Pathamkallu. Various projects at Neyyattinkara, including construction activities by the PWD, land acquisition related to the general hospital, Udiyankulangara market renovation, Karode drinking water project, new court complex, new building for the Pozhiyoor community health centre, approach road construction for Panchikkattu bridge, construction of isolation ward at Venpakal hospital were reviewed. Parassala MLA C K Hareendran demanded steps for immediate title deed distribution at Parassala and Vellarada weavers colony. Projects like the new bus terminal construction at Parassala, Neyyar dam destination development project and Kunnathukal stadium were discussed in the meeting. The MLA also said MGNREGS work should be restarted in 10 panchayats. Steps taken to prevent amoebic encephalitis at Attingal constituency were discussed. The wild animal attacks in the forest fringes of Palode, and construction of Kalagramam at Chirayinkeezhu were also discussed. Kovalam MLA M Vincent raised the issues of a football stadium in Karumkulam panchayat, widening of Adimalathura bridge, compensation to owners of farmlands at Vellayani, gallery at the Adimalathura football ground and Kakkamool approach road works. ADM T K Vineet presided over the meeting.