Coimbatore's Ukkadam–Athupalam flyover to be named after C. Subramaniam
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on 28 December 2025 that the Ukkadam–Athupalam flyover in Coimbatore will be named the 'C. Subramaniam Flyover' after the Bharat Ratna recipient who laid the foundation of the Green Revolution.
Summary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on 28 December 2025 that the high-level flyover from Athupalam to Ukkadam junction in Coimbatore will be named the 'C. Subramaniam Flyover'. Stalin recalled that Subramaniam, a former Union Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient, laid the foundation of the Green Revolution that freed India from chronic food shortages. Stalin said the decision followed a request from educationist Krishnaraj Vanavarayar.
Key facts
- Announced
- 28 December 2025, by CM M.K. Stalin
- Flyover
- Athupalam–Ukkadam junction, Coimbatore
- Named after
- C. Subramaniam, former Union Minister, Bharat Ratna recipient
- Legacy
- Laid the foundation of the Green Revolution
- Request by
- Educationist Krishnaraj Vanavarayar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Ukkadam–Athupalam flyover in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is to be named after which leader, as announced on 28 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — C. Subramaniam
The Hindu and The News Minute: CM Stalin announced the flyover will be named after former Union Minister C. Subramaniam.
C. Subramaniam, after whom a Coimbatore flyover is being named, is remembered for laying the foundation of which movement?
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Correct answer: B — Green Revolution
The Hindu and The News Minute: Stalin recalled that Subramaniam, a Bharat Ratna recipient, laid the foundation for the Green Revolution that eradicated hunger.