Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Adyar River Restoration Begins in September; Families Relocated
The government is starting a project to fix the Adyar River in Chennai.
As part of this, families living nearby needed to move.
So far, the government has moved 916 families to new homes.
These families now have 400 sq ft homes and financial help.
The river work starts in September after the chief minister lays the foundation.
More families will be resettled.
They are also getting help with school, ID updates, and transportation.
Restoration work on the Adyar River will begin in September.
916 families have been relocated as part of the project.
Relocated families received free 400 sq ft homes.
Families also receive financial aid and livelihood support.
The government is clearing debris and providing various support services.
- Who
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- What
- Restoration of the Adyar River and relocation of families.
- When
- Restoration work to begin in September.
- Where
- Adyar River, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To restore the Adyar River.
- Estimated Project Cost
- ₹1,500 crore
- Families Resettled
- 916 families
- Families Identified for Relocation
- 9,539
- Families Already Resettled
- 6,253
- Home Size (per family)
- 400 sqft
- Home Value (approx.)
- ₹17.5 lakh
