Create a large reservoir in Parandur: Anbumani
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to convert land previously acquired for a scrapped airport project in Parandur into a large water reservoir. He argues that the site's existing lakes should be connected to benefit Chennai's water security while preserving agricultural land.
Why it matters
This proposal highlights the ongoing tension between industrial development, environmental conservation, and urban infrastructure needs in rapidly growing Indian cities.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said the State government should create a large water reservoir in the 5700 acres of lands acquired in Parandur for the scrapped greenfield airport project.
Speaking at an awareness rally in Chennai seeking notification of Pallikaranai marsh lands as a Ramsar site, he said, “ A large water reservoir can be created on that more than 5,000-acre area. The Tamil Nadu government says there are 33 lakes there. All those lakes should be connected and this reservoir should be created over 5,500 acres. It will be of great benefit to the people of Chennai and the surrounding districts,” he said.
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