N. Rangasamy was the Chief Minister of Puducherry for 7 years ( May 2001 – September 2008 ) and this period is considered to be the golden era in the history of Puducherry. During his government, he implemented many new schemes for the welfare of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe & Yanam people. He had been awarded as a BEST CHIEF MINISTER for continuous 3 years by a National Newspaper (India Today). He followed Simplicity, Fairness and Transparency through out his Government and in general his government was called People’s Government.
Some of the highlights of his achievement during his Government are listed below
Establishment of Government Medical College
Government Women and Children’s Hospital
Government Eye Hospital in Karaikal
Government Nursing College from Nursing School.
Started B.Ed and D.T.Ed courses in Pondicherry State Co-operative Union
Combined court complex
Perunthaliavar Kamaraj Centenary Education Complex
High Level bridge between Ariyankuppam and Murugapakkam and another bridge in Sanakaraabarani River at Sellipet and another bridge across Pambai River.
Another bridge across Arasalar river in Karaikal
A modern new prison in kalapet
Rs 4.5 Crores has been made as State Share for Electrification of Villupuram – Pondicherry Railway line
Port in Karaikal was initiated with private investment for the overall economic development and prosperity of the region.
Established Milk Chilling plant and Modern Rice Mill in Karaikal.
Special Economic Zone at Sedarapet
MRI Scan facility in GH
Enhancement of MLA area development fund from Rs. 40 lakhs to Rs. 1 Crore.
Power connections to huts under One Hut One Bulbs Scheme
Free distribution of 10 Kgs rice to all families every month
Launched Rajiv Gandhi Break Fast Scheme first of its kind in India from pre-primary to 12th Std.
Mid-day Meals was extended from Pre-Primary to 12th Std.
Introduction of evening snacks and biscuits
60% subsidy of tuition fees for the CENTAC sponsored students in Medical, Engineering and Professional Courses.
Free distribution of Text books, Stationary items, bicycles and raincoats and Chapels to students
Making of Tamil compulsory upto 8th std.
Conversion of all Thatched school buildings into concrete buildings
House construction subsidy for all poor people
Free distribution of a set of baby dress, towels, soaps to all babies born in Government maternity hospital.
Free distribution as well as Subsidy for cattle’s and cattle feeds
Enhancement in Old Age, freedom fighter & weavers Pension and Free Blankets and chapels to Senior Citizens
Financial assistance for carrying out funeral rites of freedom fighers and it is extended to theirs wives too
For Disabled persons age limit relaxed upto 10 years and 3% reservation in employment and education. Payment of financial assistance varies from Rs. 500 to Rs.1000 p.m. Free distribution of Motorised and Non-Motorised Tricycles
Group insurance for agricultural labours and its first time in India
Cash compensation for the crops damaged during natural calamities and the certificate is also issued to claim the full insurance amount for the full loss incurred.
Pondicherry Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board were established for the welfare of the Building and Other construction workers.
Many subsidy was introduced for mechanized fishing boats, country crafts and tackles, 50% subsidy for the fishing boat insurance, Payment of Rs. 100/- and 100 KG of rice issued to each fishermen family during Ban periods.
Introduction for new pension scheme for fishermen who attained 60 years.
50% reduction of stamp duty on registration of immovable properties registered in the
name of women
name of women
Many financial assistance for performance of girl Childs, marriage of poor girls, and
daughters of widows and destitute.
daughters of widows and destitute.
Subsidy for MANGALYAM for the marriage of Poor Bride.
Financial assistances to poor parents who have only girl child studying from 8th to 10th Std for their career development.
Rs. 50 lakhs has been given to Police welfare Society in order to extend Police personnel welfare.
Hut less Pondicherry were introduced Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Centenary Housing Scheme where subsidy is given to eliminate huts
Slum up gradation programme.
Night shelter has been constructed in front of Maternity Hospital
Financial Assistance for Oru Kala Pooja was enhanced
Financial Assistance to Waku Board for renovation of Mosque
Establishment of Government Medical College
Introduction of Group Insurance to temple employees
Renovated the three main temple cars, fully from Government funds.
Investment subsidy was provided for the development Tourism in Pondicherry to the tune of 25% of total investment and maximum of 1 Crore
Saneeswar Temple, Karaikal is to be developed as Temple Town
Establishment of Artificial beach along the seashore
Grant for setting up of Dairy Farm.
Promoting Small Savings among the public through Govt.Departments
Introduction of 24 hour Garbage Removal Scheme for enwuring Puducherry as a clean city.
Launching of Rajiv Gandhi Break Fast Scheme first of its king in the country
Establish a Bigger Port in Puducherry.
Distribution of rice at subsidised price to the BPL Families
Distribution of Two Wheelers for all Police Stations for Strengthening the Police force.
Financial Assistance for Oru Kala Pooja was enhanced and financial assistance for renuation of mosque was enhanced
New rehabilitation schemes for fishermen after Tsunami
Grant of monthly pension to the aged Handicrafts Artisans
Launching of pleasure Boating Service in Oussudu Lake for Attracting Tourists
Enhancement of Marriage Assistance for Disabled Persons
Financial aid fro Self-Help Group and Mathar Sangams in order to uplift the Rural Economic Status.
Constitution of Construction Workers Welfare Board for protecting the Welfare of Construction Workers
