Despite multi-crore schemes, Tirupattur residents struggle for drinking water

Despite multi-crore schemes, Tirupattur residents struggle for drinking water left The water purification tank which has been defunct for many years in Tirupattur in Sivaganga district. BALACHANDAR L L. Balachandar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/iz6e0o/article71593330.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10217_16_10_2026_19_35_35_3_DSC_1057.JPG BALACHANDAR L RAMANATHAPURAM: TAMIL NADU: 16 October 2026: The water purification tanks which is defunct for many years together in Tirupattur in Sivaganga distirt. Photo: L. Balachandar / The Hindu SIVAGANGA The two water purification plants established by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology in 2012 to address the water crisis in Tirupattur region of Sivaganga district is yet to become functional. For years, residents of Tirupattur have watched successive government schemes come and go, yet their taps remain largely dry. Despite investments amounting to tens of crores of rupees over the past decade, a severe drinking water shortage continues to plague the town, leaving citizens dependent on costly private water vendors.