Farmers demand uninterrupted power supply in the wake of delay in releasing of water from Mettur dam
Farmers in the Tamil Nadu Delta region are demanding uninterrupted power supply for irrigation pumps due to delays in water release from the Mettur dam. They argue that inadequate power is causing standing crops to wither.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the intersection of agricultural dependency on water management and the reliability of rural power infrastructure.
Delta farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government to issue necessary instructions to the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) to give priority to farm power supply in the wake of the delay in releasing of water for irrigation from the Mettur dam.
Focuses on the grievances of farmers and critiques government/authority inefficiency.
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