Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department cancels temple infrastructure projects announced during the previous regime, according to reports on Saturday. The projects total about ₹245.85 crore (reported as ₹246 crore in one account). Officials say the decision is intended to prevent temples under the department’s control from facing financial strain, including the risk of going bankrupt.
The cancellation is also described as creating a need for the department to re-plan and issue replacements. The Times of India report states that HR&CE is expected to announce alternative projects that directly benefit temples and worshippers.
While the sources agree on the cancellation and the overall project value, they emphasize different aspects: one highlights the financial rationale for safeguarding temple finances, and the other focuses on the department’s plan to propose revised works. No further details on the specific projects or locations are provided in the excerpts.
