Get back lake from Forest Dept., Annamalai urges State govt.
K. Annamalai has urged the state government to reclaim control of the Periyathathampalayam lake from the Forest Department to facilitate restoration. He argues that the lake, which has been neglected for two decades, is vital for groundwater recharge and local irrigation.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the tension between environmental conservation policies and local infrastructure needs regarding water management.
Get back lake from Forest Dept., Annamalai urges State govt. KARUR Founder of “We The Leaders” K. Annamalai on Sunday urged the State government to get back the Periyathathampalayam lake from the Forest Department. Speaking at an awareness programme at Periyathathampalayam on retrieving the lake, he said the lake had been a groundwater source for many villages for long. However, the State government handed over the waterbody to the Forest Department in 2001 without valid reasons. It did not carry out any activity in the lake for several years. The lake had been neglected for more than 20 years. However, the department planted tree saplings of various varieties two years ago.
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