Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates renovated 400-year-old Poornankuppam pond
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the renovated 400-year-old Poornankuppam pond in Puducherry. The project, funded by a charitable society and community contributions, aims to improve water conservation and groundwater recharge.
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Highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in restoring traditional water infrastructure to combat water scarcity.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated the rejuvenated 400-year-old Poornankuppam Agriculture Pond (Muzhiyankulam) in the presence of Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy at Poornankuppam village.
Standard reporting on a government inauguration event.
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