Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, officially opened the renovated Nadukuppam fish market in Triplicane’s Teynampet zone on Friday. The project, completed at a cost of Rs 26.42 lakh, was part of the civic body’s efforts to enhance facilities for the local fishing community.
Renovation work, carried out by the civic authorities, covered an area of 21,710 square meters and involved upgrades to the water supply, sewage systems, electrical connections, and restroom amenities, aiming to improve the market’s infrastructure.
In addition to the market overhaul, Udhayanidhi also inaugurated a new handball court and an indoor sports complex worth Rs 47 lakh under the “Namakku Namme” scheme. These sports facilities, developed with support from Child Life NGO, include spaces for carrom, table tennis, and badminton, according to a press release from Ripon Building on Friday. During his visit, Udhayanidhi also toured a local child welfare center, interacting with children and reviewing the services available to them.
Several notable figures attended the event, including Chennai Mayor R Priya, MP Dayanidhi Maran, Deputy Mayor M Magesh Kumaar, GCC Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran, and other senior officials.
Earlier, in August, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated a modern fish market on Loop Road near Pattinampakkam. Constructed at a cost of Rs 14 crore, the market includes 384 shops but is yet to become fully operational for local fishermen.