Farmers seek conversion of Sadayaneri floodwater canal into perennial channel
Farmers in the Udangudi and Sathankulam regions have requested the conversion of the Sadayaneri floodwater canal into a perennial supply channel to combat drought. During a grievance meeting, officials also discussed plans for managing invasive flora and distributing agricultural support.
Why it matters
It underscores the critical nature of water management and agricultural infrastructure for rural livelihoods in drought-prone areas.
Farmers have urged the district administration to convert the Sadayaneri floodwater canal into a perennial water supply canal, which will benefit the drought-prone areas of Udangudi and Sathankulam.
The demand was raised at the monthly farmers grievance redressal meeting held at the Collectorate here on Thursday. The meeting was presided by Collector Vishu Mahajan.
Addressing the farmers, Mr. Mahajan said the cage developed by the Forest Department to tackle pig menace was functioning successfully. A tender had been finalised for manufacture of the cages, and a work order would be issued shortly. The cages would be ready within 45 days and they would be handed over to panchayats through the Rural Development Department. Additional cages would be manufactured and distributed across the district in a phased manner.
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