Farmers block road seeking release of water into Mettur Right Bank Canal
Farmers in Mettur blocked a major road to demand the release of water into the Right Bank Canal for irrigation purposes. Following negotiations with local officials, the protest was called off after authorities promised to release the water by September 8.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions regarding water resource management and agricultural dependency in rural India.
Demanding the release of water into the Mettur Right Bank Canal for irrigation, farmers blocked Bhavani–Mettur road at the Three Roads junction on Friday.
The protest was organised by the Mettur Right Bank Canal Irrigators’ Association and farmers from the area. The protesters staged a demonstration before resorting to the road blockade.
Following the blockade, officials from the Water Resources and Revenue Departments, along with the police, held talks with the protesters. The officials assured the farmers that all arrangements would be made to release water into the Mettur Right Bank Canal for irrigation by September 8.
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