Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project Day observed in Pollachi
Officials in Pollachi observed the Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project Day to commemorate the 1961 launch of the water management initiative. Local leaders paid tribute to the project's founders and emphasized the importance of water conservation for future generations.
Why it matters
The event underscores the historical and ongoing significance of large-scale irrigation infrastructure in regional agricultural development.
Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project Day was observed in Pollachi on Wednesday (October 7), with Minister for Backward Classes Welfare V. Sampath Kumar paying floral tributes to the statues of former Chief Minister K. Kamaraj, former MLA V.K. Palanisami Gounder, former Union Finance Minister C. Subramaniam and former MLA Pollachi N. Mahalingam on the premises of the office of Water Resources Department (WRD) Chief Engineer.
Speaking to reporters after the event, Mr. Sampath Kumar said the day was observed every year on October 7, marking the commencement of the Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project on October 7, 1961. He said the observance was intended to recall the contributions of the leaders who worked for the development of the project and to spread awareness among the younger generation about the importance of water management and conservation.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in