Overview Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate 280 free houses constructed for Sri Lankan Tamils residing in rehabilitation camps in Kasthambadi village near Polur town in Tiruvannamalai . The inauguration, scheduled for December 27, 2025 , marks a significant step in improving the living conditions of these families. The project, costing ₹22.62 crore , aims to provide better housing and facilities for those who have been living in dilapidated conditions since the early 1990s . Key Developments Housing Project Details Location: Kasthambadi village, Tiruvannamalai district Number of Houses: 280 Cost: ₹22.62 crore Beneficiaries: Sri Lankan Tamils living in rehabilitation camps Inauguration Date: December 27, 2025 Facilities Provided The new housing quarters include essential amenities to improve the quality of life for the residents: Over Head Tanks (OHTs) for water supply Community center for social gatherings and activities Public library to promote education and literacy Workshop for free vocational training to enhance employability Project Phases The project is divided into three phases to ensure comprehensive coverage: Phase 1: Completed in 2023, providing 111 houses Phase 2: 252 houses given in October 2025, with 280 more to be inaugurated on December 27, 2025. Phase 3: Remaining 190 houses to be allocated, covering all 1,131 Sri Lankan Tamil families in the district. House Specifications Each house is designed to provide a comfortable living space: Cost per House: ₹8.10 lakh Area: 291 sq.ft Rooms: Living room, bedroom, attached washroom, and kitchen Amenities: Free water connection and power supply Additional Infrastructure The camp will also include: Community center Common center for children Fair price shop Re-laid approach roads from the main road UPSC Relevance This initiative is relevant to GS2: Government Policies and Interventions , specifically concerning the welfare of vulnerable sections of the population. It also touches upon GS3: Infrastructure Development , as it involves providing housing and basic amenities. The project highlights the government's efforts to address the needs of refugees and displaced populations, a topic of significant importance for the UPSC exam. Additional Projects Inaugurated During his visit, Mr. Stalin will also inaugurate 314 completed projects worth ₹2,095 crore . These include: New bus terminus (₹30.15 crore) Separate building for public grievances at Collectorate (₹12.17 crore) Wholesale vegetable, fruits, and flower market complex (₹32.16 crore) Police station for Arunachaleshwara temple (₹2.83 crore) Foundation Stones Laid The Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for 46 new works, including: Widening of Tiruvannamalai - Harur Main Road, Arcot - Tindivanam Road, and Kancheepuram - Thiruvathipuram Road into four-lanes (₹161.90 crore) Key Facts for Prelims Total cost of the housing project: ₹22.62 crore Number of houses to be inaugurated: 280 Cost per house: ₹8.10 lakh Total number of Sri Lankan Tamil families to be covered: 1,131 Inauguration Date: December 27, 2025 Location: Kasthambadi village, Tiruvannamalai