TN Water Bodies Restoration Work Scheme Begins

Chennai:  Restoration work of 10,185 supply channels and 809 water bodies — including lakes, ponds and ooranis — under the control of the rural development and panchayat raj department in Tamil Nadu, began Monday.

At an estimated cost of ₹500 crore, the works commenced under the ‘Viksit Bharat – gram employment guarantee and livelihood scheme' (VB-G RAM G).

As part of the initiative, minister for rural development and water resources, N. Anand, inaugurated renovation works worth ₹3.19 crore on the supply channel of the Puthur village tank in Nedungundram panchayat, Kattankulathur panchayat union, Chengalpet district.

The restoration works will play a crucial role in effectively harvesting rainwater, increasing the capacity of water bodies, raising groundwater levels and conserving water resources for agricultural and drinking water needs.

This scheme is set to be implemented in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu to protect water bodies, enhance water resources and secure the livelihood of farmers.

Minister for human resources management T. Sarathkumar, Chengalpet Collector, Dr. M. Veerappan, and other officials participated.