Under ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ Scheme, Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin Interacts Directly with Citizens in Saidapet–Thiruvallikeni Constituency

Over 100 Camps Planned Across Chennai Corporation; Thousands of Grievances to be Addressed

Chennai | As part of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru M.K. Stalin’s flagship outreach initiative “Ungaludan Stalin” (With You, Stalin), Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin personally attended a grievance redressal camp held today at Mahaveer Jain Bhavan, Saidapet–Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency. He listened to public grievances and directed on-the-spot resolutions.

This citizen-centric program, launched in Chidambaram Municipality, Cuddalore District, aims to bring government services to people’s doorsteps. Between July 15 and November 2025, over 10,000 camps are scheduled across urban and rural areas of Tamil Nadu.

In urban areas, 3,768 camps and in rural areas 6,232 camps will be conducted. Each camp will feature representatives from various departments who will offer 43 services in urban areas and 46 in rural areas, including revenue, health, housing, ration card updates, welfare schemes for women, senior citizens, and differently-abled persons.

Doorstep Campaign and Volunteer Outreach
From July 7, 2025, trained volunteers have been visiting every household to inform residents about the date, venue, and services available at these camps. They are also helping citizens understand eligibility criteria, required documents, and provide pre-filled forms for submission. The government has committed to resolving all valid petitions within 45 days of submission.

One key highlight is that applications for the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai Scheme (Women’s Rights Grant) are accepted only at these camps. Women who were previously deemed ineligible can now submit fresh applications during the camp.

In Chennai Corporation limits, the first phase includes 109 camps from July 15 to August 14, 2025, operating daily between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Wide Participation and Multi-Department Services
The Saidapet–Thiruvallikeni camp included participation from departments such as:

Municipal Administration and Water Supply

Revenue and Disaster Management

Health and Family Welfare

Energy

Cooperation, Food, and Consumer Protection

Welfare of the Differently-Abled

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare

Backward and Most Backward Classes Welfare

Minorities Welfare

Labour Welfare and Skill Development

Housing and Urban Development

MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)

Social Welfare and Women’s Rights

Information Technology and Digital Services

At the Saidapet–Thiruvallikeni camp, medical check-ups were also arranged to ensure the well-being of visiting citizens. Women who had earlier been excluded from the Kalaignar Women’s Rights Scheme submitted their re-applications with assistance from volunteers.

Senior Leaders and Officials Present
Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin personally interacted with citizens, heard their petitions, and issued directives for immediate solutions. The camp was attended by:

Health Minister Thiru Ma. Subramanian

Minister for Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Thiru P.K. Sekarbabu

Chennai Mayor Thirumathi R. Priya

MP Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

MLAs Thiru T. Velu and Thiru Joseph Samuel

Deputy Mayor Thiru M. Mahesh Kumar

Corporation Commissioner Thiru S. Kumaresan, IAS

Greater Chennai Corporation Senior Officers

Chennai Metro Water and Sewage Board Director Dr. T.G. Vijay, IAS

Health Officer Dr. V.P. Seetharaman, IAS

Revenue Officer Thirumathi S. Geetha

Other senior officials and hundreds of local residents

This direct engagement initiative reflects the Dravidian model of governance—transparent, inclusive, and people-first—by addressing everyday issues through proactive, on-ground governance.