Minister N. Anand inaugurates work to desilt, restore rural waterbodies in Chengalpattu
A release stated that steps are being taken to desilt and restore nearly 10,185 watercourses and irrigation canals and adjoining 809 lakes and ponds in rural areas, at a cost of ₹500 crore, before the onset of Northeast monsoon
· 8/17/2026, 11:00:27 AM· 2 min read

A release stated that steps are being taken to desilt and restore nearly 10,185 watercourses and irrigation canals and adjoining 809 lakes and ponds in rural areas, at a cost of ₹500 crore, before the onset of Northeast monsoon
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