Coimbatore: To assess the requirements such as human resources and major development projects for the district, Coimbatore collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar chaired a consultative meeting on ‘My Town, My Dream Project 2030′ with officials of 36 departments here on Saturday. Coimbatore MP Ganapathy P Rajkumar was present at the meeting that was held at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.The meeting covered various topics, including healthcare and nutrition, infrastructure, rural and urban development, art and culture, agriculture and rural livelihood, social finance and inclusion, education, environment, and climate and sustainability. The district collector informed that volunteers across the district were meeting people and recording their comments on the govt schemes beneficial for them and their dreams of what the (Coimbatore) district should be like in 2030. Talking to TOI, MP Rajkumar said, “This scheme – My Town, My Dream Project 2030 – implemented by the chief minister allows officials to find out the needs of the district firsthand. People could express their opinion on the current implementation and status of various govt schemes. It is a one-of-a-kind initiative in India, where the govt policy is being framed by seeking public opinions.” He stressed on the need to press the Union govt for the implementation of the metro rail and the airport expansion projects. “There is a need to expand the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital as well. The existing facility could be used only for outpatients, and the inpatient facility could be relocated within the city limits. Also, the city needs a govt-run geriatric care centre. We have discussed these topics at the meeting. The public could also come up with similar opinions.”
