Minister Nirmal Kumar on Saturday said the Tamil Nadu government will bring out a department-wise white paper after completing a review of each department’s financial position, debt burden and administrative functioning.
Speaking in Madurai after inaugurating works under the Cauvery combined drinking water scheme worth Rs 4 lakh at Vengala Moorthy Nagar in Tirupparankundram taluk, he said the white paper would be released once the assessment is completed.
The minister also pointed to concerns over groundwater depletion in the area, stating that the water table has fallen below 1,000 feet. He said an inquiry would be conducted to determine whether quarry operations in the region have contributed to the issue.
He added that a permanent solution would be worked out after consultations with the Chief Minister, and noted that ministers have only recently assumed charge of their respective departments.
