In the temple town of Kumbakonam, in view of the upcoming Maha Maham festival in 2016, infrastructure development works will be taken up at a cost of Rs.43.78 crore. This includes Solid Waste Management plan at a cost of Rs.11.17 Crore and drinking water works at a cost of Rs.2.44 Crore. Street lights will be set up at a cost of Rs.5.40 crore and canals will be desilted at Rs.1.75 Crore.