Archive · 31 May 2025
Farmers Protest Regulator Construction in Nagapattinam
Farmers are upset about a new structure being built to stop seawater from coming into their farmland.
They gathered to protest, saying the structure will damage their crops and land.
They want the project moved to a different location, Boothangudi village, instead.
It's like when you don't want a new building in your backyard and want it somewhere else.
Farmers protested against a regulator's construction in Nagapattinam district.
The ₹49.5-crore regulator is intended to prevent seawater intrusion.
Protesters claim the construction will damage agricultural lands.
The protest took place at Perungadambanoor village.
Protesters demanded the project be moved to Boothangudi village.
- Who
- Farmers and residents
- What
- Protest against construction of a regulator
- When
- Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Where
- Perungadambanoor village, Thirumarugal block, Nagapattinam district
- Why
- They fear the regulator will damage farmland and demand alternative location.
Farmers and Residents
Water Resources Department
Impact on Farmland
Farmers and Residents
Construction of the regulator at Uthamasolapuram will spoil agricultural lands.
Water Resources Department
N/A
- Construction Site
- Uthamasolapuram village
- Location
- Nagapattinam district
- Project Cost
- ₹49.5-crore
- Project Goal
- Preventing seawater intrusion
- Alternative Site Demand
- Boothangudi village