Rs 126 Cr Allocated To Renovate Protection Wall At Mukkombu Upper Anicut
13 Nov 2026 12:26 PM IST13 Nov 2026 12:26 PM IST
TN Minister Bussy Anand said the government has allocated Rs 126 crore to renovate the damaged downstream protection wall of the barrage across Cauvery River at the Mukkombu Upper Anicut near Tiruchy.
Mukkombu Upper Anicut near Tiruchy | Inset: TN Minister Bussy Anand | Images Source: X
Tiruchy: Rural Development and Water Resources Minister Bussy Anand on Thursday said the government has allocated Rs 126 crore to renovate the damaged downstream apron (protection wall) of the barrage across Cauvery River at the Mukkombu Upper Anicut near Tiruchy. The Water Resources Department is set to begin the work soon, he said after inspecting the site.
During the 2021 monsoon season, excess water was released through the barrage for more than 100 days. As a result, the concrete apron and massive boulders on the riverbed were dislodged, piling up in various places underwater. This affected the structural stability of the dam.
He said this concrete apron (protection wall) is vital to prevent scouring of the riverbed during the rapid discharge of water from the barrages. Rehabilitating this structure will prevent potential damage to the main barrage.
He said this concrete apron (protection wall) is vital to prevent scouring of the riverbed during the rapid discharge of water from the barrages. Rehabilitating this structure will prevent potential damage to the main barrage.
While a proposal of around Rs 150 crore was initially sent to the government by the Water Resources Department for this purpose, Rs 126 crore has now been allocated and the works are moving forward, he added.
The minister held discussions with the Water Resources Department Chief Engineer Jayakumari and Assistant Engineer Dinesh Kannan about the stability of the dam and the upcoming works.
Earlier, speaking to reporters at Tiruchy airport, Anand said, "What Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar says about building the Mekedatu dam will never happen. He can only keep claiming that BJP leaders support the construction of the Mekedatu dam. Appropriate steps will also be taken to urge the Karnataka government to release water and to increase the paddy cultivation area in the Cauvery delta region," Anand stated.
Earlier, speaking to reporters at Tiruchy airport, Anand said, "What Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar says about building the Mekedatu dam will never happen. He can only keep claiming that BJP leaders support the construction of the Mekedatu dam. Appropriate steps will also be taken to urge the Karnataka government to release water and to increase the paddy cultivation area in the Cauvery delta region," Anand stated.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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