Activists want Cauvery water supply to Rockfort Teppakulam to be restored
Activists are calling for the restoration of the traditional water supply from the Cauvery River to the Rockfort Teppakulam in Tiruchi. They argue that the water supply system has been disrupted for about 100 years due to encroachments and inadequate management by local authorities. The movement's leaders reject claims that it is not feasible to restore the original water flow.
- ▪The Hindu Temples Recovery Movement is advocating for the restoration of the water supply system.
- ▪The Teppakulam historically received water from the Cauvery until about 100 years ago.
- ▪Activists allege that encroachments by private establishments have obstructed traditional water channels.
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The Hindu Temples Recovery Movement on Wednesday urged the authorities to restore the traditional water supply system from the Cauvery to the Rockfort Teppakulam in Tiruchi.Addressing media persons, movement’s Executive Chairman A. Vaiyapuri said the centuries-old Teppakulam used to receive water from the Cauvery until about 100 years ago. But the Tiruchi Corporation’s claim that water was being supplied through tanks was unacceptable.He alleged that encroachments by private establishments had been obstructing the traditional water channels leading to the tank and rejected the Corporation’s claims that bringing water from the Cauvery was not feasible.
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