WRD to prioritise projects under Vision Vetri Tamizhagam
The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department is prioritizing the desilting of waterways and waterbodies ahead of the Northeast monsoon. These efforts are part of the 'Vision Vetri Tamizhagam' initiative, which integrates modern technology and climate-resilient planning.
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Proactive water management and flood mitigation are critical for climate adaptation in regions prone to monsoon-related disasters.
The Water Resources Department (WRD) would prioritise desilting of waterways and waterbodies with the support of non-governmental organisations before the onset of Northeast monsoon.
At a review meeting held in the city on Wednesday on the ongoing works and demand for grants in the upcoming budget, Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand said several new proposals, designed with climate change in mind and incorporating modern technologies, were being considered for inclusion in the budget as part of the State’s ‘Vision Vetri Tamizhagam’.
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