Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Secretariat Plan Promises No Harm to Fishermen
Tamil Nadu is considering building a new Secretariat complex.
Officials are studying whether Pattinappakkam would be a suitable location.
Minister Shajahan said fishermen would not be harmed by the project.
He said the current Secretariat does not have enough space.
He also said some political parties believe a new building is needed.
The minister said opposition to new projects can happen for political reasons.
He added that the state wants the Centre to provide more money for minority-welfare schemes.
The proposal has not yet been presented as a final construction decision.
Tamil Nadu is studying the feasibility of building a new Secretariat complex at Pattinappakkam.
Minister Shajahan said the project would not affect fishermen’s interests.
He said the existing Secretariat lacks adequate space and that several political parties had supported the need for a new building.
Shajahan said political opposition to new projects was natural and that the government would proceed with its initiatives.
He said Tamil Nadu would discuss minority-welfare funding with the Centre after alleging that required funds were not being fully released.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Minister Shajahan and the state government are involved, with the Chief Minister expected to oversee the project.
- What
- The government is studying a proposal to build a new Secretariat complex while assuring that fishermen will not be affected.
- When
- The minister made the remarks on Saturday after a welfare-assistance programme and consultation meeting.
- Where
- The feasibility study is examining Pattinappakkam; the remarks were made at the Kanyakumari district collectorate in Nagercoil.
- Why
- The minister said the existing Secretariat lacks adequate space and that a new building is considered necessary.
- Proposed location
- Pattinappakkam
- Project status
- A feasibility study is under way
- Fishermen
- The minister said their interests would not be affected
- Reason for proposal
- The existing Secretariat was described as inadequate in space
- Minority-welfare funding
- The minister said required central funds were not being fully released to Tamil Nadu
- Government response
- Tamil Nadu plans to discuss the funding issue with the Centre