October 9, 2015
From:
Dr M A Aleem, MD, DM (Neuro),
Former Vice Principal, HOD and Professor of Neurology,
KAPV Government Medical College, and MGM Government Hospital, Trichy.
President,
Trichy Neuro Association
Consultant Neurologist,
ABC Hospital, Trichy.
Mobile:
9443159940Email. drmaaleem@hotmail.com
To:
The Commissioner,
Trichy Corporation,
TRICHY.
Sub: A Few suggestions for the smart city scheme of Tiruchirappalli.
Respected Sir,
At the outset, let me register my thanks for the State government for getting Trichy included in the grand Smart City Schemes with the State and Centre governments contributing Rs 500 crore each from their respective kitties.
I most humbly forward a few of my suggestions for your kind perusal.
1. CONVENTION-CUM-EXHIBITION CENTRE.
Even in the erstwhile extended Trichy district comprising Pudukottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, and Karur, there did not exist a convention centre to conduct various types of conferences and exhibitions. This was a felt need from people and professionals in and around the district. The proposed convention-cum-exhibition centre, in addition to becoming a venue for holding conferences, exhibitions and the like, would be also come handy in times of emergency to accommodate people. This would also become economically viable as a nominal fee could be charged and the people and professionals would be more than willing to pay for the services.
2. SHOPPING-CUM-RECREATION MALL
Though Trichy is at the centre of Tamil Nadu, and a hub for various activities, the city still lacked a decent business-cum-entertainment mall to cater to the large populace in and around the district. Such a mall would not only be a source of income to the government, it would serve as a beacon of entertainment for chilling out for all age groups across the board.
3. CRICKET STADIUM OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Outside Chennai, there is no city in the State that could hold various sports activities including cricket at the national and international level. This has remained a gap in the development program of the city and it would help promote young talents available in the region. Being at the centre of the Trichy, such a stadium with all amenities to keep up with international standard would be very advantageous for sportspersons with easy accessibility from different parts of the State.
4. ROADS AND DRAINAGE UPGRADATION
The roads and by-lanes become inundated during monsoon, and a few minutes of raining would collect knee-deep water at low-lying areas. This syndrome in addition to creating untold miseries to the road user, becomes the breeding ground for various diseases. Traffic becomes chaotic, and the lack of proper sewerage system adds to the woe. A clean city must necessarily go hand in hand with a healthy city. The roads must be laid in such a way that the waters recede no sooner than it rains, and the drainage system should accommodate the right eco-system.
5. TRANSPORT FACILITY
We do not have enough bus stands to cater to the ever increasing population in the city roads, particularly for the student community, and to add to the problem there has been an increase in the population of two-wheelers. An integrated modern bus terminal with all the shopping lots centres must be established on the sprawling outskirts of the city with due connectivity with electric trains to various parts of the city.
6. INTEGRATED GOVERNMENT OFFICE PREMISE
Once again, there is no integrated government office premise where people could get all their governmental needs fulfilled in Trichy. It is also a long felt need, because people run from pillar to post to get their various civil needs fulfilled. The proposed government office premises, a sort of single-window scheme would be expected to execute all their social needs at one stop should also accommodate a staff quarters for easy management.
7. A MODEL VARSITY OF GLOBAL STANDARS
Trichy is long known to be an education hub with the presence of a large number of government agricultural, horticultural, law, arts, engineering, medical, and fine arts (government aided) colleges, central-administered NIT, and IIM, and a forthcoming International Institute of Information Technology but a terrible missing link is a Veterinary College to make the city wholesome in the field of education. Again, a model varsity of global standards must be established that would not only integrate the faculty of all these government colleges and agencies, it would also be a level playing ground for the international exchange of students.
8. ELDERS HOSPITAL AND HOSTEL
There is no full-fledged hospital for the elders in central party of Tamil Nadu. And also, there is no separate hostel for elders anywhere in the country. A model city having such a facility would serve a model for the entire country. It will also inspire many cities to have such facilities on the same line.
9. CHILDREN’S THEME PARK
Such a park would cater to the needs of and to satisfy the curiosity of children. The park should also accommodate a full-fledge zoo which is absent in Trichy since its inception.
POINTS TO PONDER
All these additions to the city would not only elevate the city’s infrastructure to global standards, but they would be economically viable schemes, thereby generating revenue for the government too. I humbly request the honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa to make these a reality sooner than later and prevail upon the central government to expedite all the necessary approvals and funds.
I humbly request the corporation and district authorities to consider the long-felt needs of the city and take it to the appropriate government channels for the speedy approval and execution. Let us also take care that the funds available for the scheme should never be diverted to any kind of renovation of the existing structures, except roads and drainages, in order to avoid paucity of funds later.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Sincerely yours,
Dr M A Aleem
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