Vaigai dam will be desilted in three months, State tells High Court
The Tamil Nadu state government has informed the Madras High Court that it will complete the desilting of the Vaigai dam within three months. This follows a public interest litigation regarding the dam's reduced storage capacity and its impact on local agriculture.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for the agricultural stability and drinking water security of five districts in Tamil Nadu.
The State Government on Wednesday told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the desilting of Vaigai dam would be completed in three months. The court directed the State to file a status report in this regard.
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