Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Thirukazhukundram Ponds Get New Life with Government Aid
Imagine some ponds in a town called Thirukazhukundram that weren't being taken care of.
Now, the government is spending money to fix them up!
They're cleaning them, making them deeper, and building paths.
This is because the town needs more water and wants to use less water from outside sources.
The ponds are like giant sponges, helping to store water for the town.
The project will also help make the town greener.
Some people think it's important for everyone in the town to help take care of the ponds.
Seven neglected ponds in Thirukazhukundram are being revived.
The project is part of a 5.62 crore government initiative.
Restoration includes de-silting, deepening, and pathway construction.
The goal is to improve water retention and reduce reliance on external sources.
The municipality consumes 24 lakh liters of water daily.
- Who
- Thirukazhukundram Special Grade Municipality.
- What
- Revitalization of seven neglected ponds.
- When
- Ongoing, with projects under the 2024-25 and 2025-26 schemes.
- Where
- Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpet district.
- Why
- To improve water retention and reduce reliance on external water sources.
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Community Engagement
Community involvement is crucial for long-term pond health.
- Project Cost
- 5.62 crore
- Municipality Size
- 11.20 sqkm
- Wards
- 18
- Water Consumption
- 24 lakh liters daily
- Water Sources
- Palar River and Keerapakkam Lake