EnvironmentMonday, 17 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
₹507 crore waterbody restoration begins in Tamil Nadu under rural development programme
Tamil Nadu begins ₹507 crore restoration of 10,185 canals and 809 tanks/ponds under a rural development-linked programme.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu launched a ₹507 crore waterbody restoration drive covering 10,185 canals and 809 tanks, ponds and ooranies under a programme linked to rural development and employment guarantee works.
Key specifics
- The project cost is ₹507 crore, announced by Water Resources Minister N. Anand.
- It covers 10,185 canals and 809 waterbodies, including lakes, ponds and ooranies.
- The works are being taken up under the ‘Vikasitha Bharat – Grama Rojgar Guarantee’ linked framework.
- The implementation is under the control of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
- The restoration work was scheduled to begin on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Environment and Tamil Nadu scheme facts; note ₹507 crore, 10,185 canals, 809 waterbodies, and Minister N. Anand for MCQ-based recall.