P.R.No.052

P.R.No.052

Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.052·20 May 2026·governance

CM Distributes 40 New GPS-Enabled Vehicles Worth Rs 2.90 Crore to Public Health Directorate

Chief Minister Thiru V. Joseph Vijay distributed 40 new GPS-fitted vehicles worth Rs 2.90 crore to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the Secretariat on 20 May 2026, to strengthen field-level operations. The vehicles, tracked via GPS for efficient monitoring, replace ageing fleet vehicles procured in 1994 and 1997 used by government and private hospitals, and are intended to ensure timely medical care in emergencies and disaster situations. Health Minister Dr K.G. Arunraj and senior department officials were present.
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PRESS RELEASE Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay hands over 40 new vehicles to the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, presenting the keys of each vehicle individually and flagging off the vehicles. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay today (20.05.2026) at the Secretariat handed over 40 new vehicles worth Rs. 2.90 crore to the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, presenting the keys of each vehicle individually and flagging off the vehicles for use. [Note: A significant portion of the source OCR text for this press release was severely corrupted and could not be reliably deciphered; only the facts above could be reconstructed with confidence.] The event was attended by Hon'ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. K.G. Arunraj, Chief Secretary Thiru M. Saikumar, IAS, Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Dr. Rajas Ahamed, IAS, Health and Family Welfare Department Additional Secretary Dr. S. Uma, IAS, Director of Medical and Rural Health Services Dr. V.K. Sura, and other senior government officials. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai