CM Vijay holds meeting on removal of silt from waterbodies
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held a meeting to discuss the removal of silt from waterbodies to benefit farmers and potters. The initiative aims to enhance the storage capacity of lakes and ponds before the northeast monsoon. Farmers and potters can apply for free silt removal through an online portal, with permissions granted within ten days.
- ▪The meeting was attended by various ministers and senior officials.
- ▪There are 40,000 lakes and ponds in Tamil Nadu under government control.
- ▪Farmers and potters can register online to remove silt free of cost.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at the Secretariat in Chennai with Ministers and officials regarding the grant of permission to remove silt from waterbodies for the welfare of farmers and potters.According to an official release, there are 40,000 lakes and ponds in Tamil Nadu under the control of the Water Resources, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Departments. Before the onset of the northeast monsoon, the silt deposited in these waterbodies will be removed and provided free of cost to farmers, potters, and for domestic use.
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