ASI finds Erode’s Kalingarayan Canal aqueduct structurally stable
The Archaeological Survey of India has determined that the 743-year-old Kalingarayan Canal aqueduct in Erode is structurally stable despite concerns over water seepage. This finding effectively halts plans by the Water Resources Department to demolish the historic structure, which is recognized as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure.
Why it matters
The decision preserves a significant piece of medieval hydraulic engineering and highlights the tension between infrastructure modernization and heritage conservation.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found the historic aqueduct of the Kalingarayan Canal in Erode to be structurally stable and concluded that the only significant issue affecting the monument is water seepage through masonry joints, which can be arrested through conservation measures.
The report objectively details the findings of a government agency and the legal context of the preservation effort without taking a partisan stance.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in